Mooreville Ridge (FR 21N16) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Mooreville Ridge (FR 21N16) in CA
A 52.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Plumas County, CA.
Plumas National Forest, Feather River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 365 days.
47.6 of the 52.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 29.8 of the 52.3 miles in are dirt. Climbs 7,300 ft over 52.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 36%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 46 switchbacks.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Shute Mountain stands 1,409 ft above the site, 2.4 miles east. Little Ram Creek runs 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Berry Creek, is 6.8 mi off.
September normals 59–86°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Plumas National Forest, Feather River Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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