North Canyon (FR 26N81) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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North Canyon (FR 26N81) in CA

Plumas NF, Mt. Hough Ranger District
3,913 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 4.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Plumas County, CA. The road serves Bidwell Lake 273 Dam.

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

All 4.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 3.1 of the 4.1 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,100 ft over 4.1 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks.

Keddie Ridge stands 3,576 ft above the site, 5.2 miles north. A body of water lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Westwood, is 12 mi off.

September normals 43–83°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Bear Trap Springs Road (FR 0069) in CAForest Road Road51.6miFR 0825-002-02 — Holden Spring in CADispersed Camping51.7miBlack Sands (FR 0613-002) in CADispersed Camping51.7miOregon Creek Cg (FR 0168-001) in CADispersed Camping51.7miMoonshine Firebreak (FR 5307-002) in CADispersed Camping51.9mi
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?