Middle Creek (FR 26N54) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Middle Creek (FR 26N54) in CA
Road corridorPlumas NF, Mt. Hough Ranger District
13 mi from Janesville
Maps 5,388 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year in each ranger district; 30 days a year across the forest
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 10.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Winds through 17 switchbacks.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Wheeler Peak stands 1,977 ft above the map pin, 3.2 miles southwest.
- Sage Creek runs 0.4 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 34–64°F, 1.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.