Little Long Valley (FR 23N12) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Little Long Valley (FR 23N12) in CA
A 38.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Plumas County, CA. The road serves Lava Peak.
Plumas National Forest, Beckwourth Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
All 38.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 37.8 of the 38.8 miles in are dirt. Climbs 5,500 ft over 38.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 29%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 36 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
A body of water lies 0.3 mi off. Grizzly Ridge stands 2,939 ft above the site, 3.8 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. The nearest town, East Quincy, is 10 mi off.
September normals 41–81°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Plumas National Forest, Beckwourth Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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