Powerline (FR 25N83) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Powerline (FR 25N83) in CA
Road corridorPlumas NF, Mt. Hough Ranger District
3.7 mi from Quincy
Maps 4,393 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 4.1–5 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year in each ranger district; 30 days a year across the forest
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,800 ft over 9 miles through 13 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 22%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
- Water crossings 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 8.3 and 8.6 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
- The Snake Lake shoreline is 0.6 mi off.
- Mount Hough stands 2,827 ft above the map pin, 7.1 miles northeast.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 32–68°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.