Meadow Valley (FR 24N30) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Meadow Valley (FR 24N30) in CA

Plumas NF, Mt. Hough Ranger District
5,882 ft
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A 25.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Plumas County, CA. The road serves Gold Lake Trailhead.

Plumas National Forest, Mt. Hough Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 25.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (25.5 miles). Climbs 4,600 ft over 25.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 47%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 40 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. Mount Pleasant stands 1,167 ft above the site, 2.0 miles west. Silver Lake lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Quincy, is 9.8 mi off.

September normals 48–74°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Plumas National Forest, Mt. Hough Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?