Plow (FR 23N53) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Plow (FR 23N53) in CA
Road corridorPlumas NF, Feather River Ranger District
8.7 mi from East Quincy
Maps 5,275 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
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 1.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Pilot Peak.
- Estimated climb: 860 ft over 1.7 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 26%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Water crossings 0.2 and 1 miles along the road.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.3 miles off.
- Buzzard Roost Ridge stands 1,926 ft above the map pin, 1.7 miles west.
- Poorman Creek runs 0.5 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 33–64°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.