Pierce Creek Parallel (FR 28N17) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Pierce Creek Parallel (FR 28N17) in CA

Road corridorPlumas NF, Mt. Hough Ranger District

9.1 mi from Janesville

Maps 5,305 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 3.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Wildcat Ridge.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Wildcat Ridge stands 1,928 ft above the map pin, 2.6 miles north.
  • Willow Creek runs 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
  • Camping rules

Climate averages

October normals 40–64°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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