Massack Creek (FR 24N51) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Massack Creek (FR 24N51) in CA

Road corridorPlumas NF, Mt. Hough Ranger District

5.7 mi from East Quincy

Maps 4,697 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Plumas National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year in each ranger district; 30 days a year across the forest
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 7.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 4.6 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Johnson Hill.
  • Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 7.3 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 17%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Lower Taylor stands 2,315 ft above the map pin, 2.6 miles north.

Rules

  • 14 days in a developed campground, 14 days dispersed camping per Ranger District per year, not exceeding 30 days camping per year
  • Camping rules

Climate averages

October normals 39–67°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.