Poplar Valley (FR 23N37) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Poplar Valley (FR 23N37) in CA

Plumas NF, Beckwourth Ranger District
4,931 ft
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A 4.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Plumas County, CA. The road serves Big Hill.

Plumas National Forest, Beckwourth Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

All 4.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.6 miles). Climbs 360 ft over 4.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 22%. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Water crossings 2.9 and 3.8 miles in.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Eureka Peak stands 2,508 ft above the site, 4.3 miles south. Chris Creek runs 1.2 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Portola, is 13 mi off.

September normals 44–79°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Forbes Ck (FR 0010-014) in CADispersed Camping46.4miRed Point (FR 5001K-002) in CADispersed Camping46.4miFR 0010-014-06-02 — Green Valley Trailhead in CADispersed Camping46.5miSecret Ridge (FR 0013-017) in CAForest Road Road46.9miForbes Creek in CACampground47.0mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Plumas National Forest, Beckwourth Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?