Mathis (FR 25N80) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California

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Mathis (FR 25N80) in CA

Plumas NF, Mt. Hough Ranger District
5,307 ft10 mi from Quincy
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Dispersed camping generally allowed
WhyU.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.

Fire orders

All 3.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road with no mapped turnaround, so expect to back out or unhitch.

Mount Pleasant stands 1,742 ft above the site, 2.5 miles southwest. Private here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.

Plumas National Forest, Mt. Hough Ranger District: 14 days in a developed campground, 14 days dispersed camping per Ranger District per year, not exceeding 30 days camping per year

Rules that apply to this spot
Fire restrictions

Set by Plumas National Forest, Mt. Hough Ranger District.

Check current orders

September normals 45–77°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?