Middle (FR 27N07) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Middle (FR 27N07) in CA

Plumas NF, Mt. Hough Ranger District
5,682 ft
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A 9.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Plumas County, CA.

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

All 9.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.1 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks.

Kettle Rock stands 2,112 ft above the site, 3.1 miles west. Sage Creek runs 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Janesville, is 13 mi off.

September normals 49–74°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?