Mosquito Creek (FR 26N25) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Mosquito Creek (FR 26N25) in CA

Road corridorPlumas NF, Mt. Hough Ranger District

13 mi from Chester

Maps 4,730 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Plumas National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year in each ranger district; 30 days a year across the forest
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 18.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 3,000 ft over 18.6 miles through 25 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 30%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 2.1 miles off.
  • Soda Spring lies 0.6 mi off.

Rules

  • 14 days in a developed campground, 14 days dispersed camping per Ranger District per year, not exceeding 30 days camping per year
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Climate averages

October normals 36–65°F, 1.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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