Rattlesnake Hill (FR 26N17) in CA

Road corridorPlumas NF, Mt. Hough Ranger District

13 mi from Westwood

Maps 6,029 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

StarlinkGOOD

Difficult

All 5.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
Near Cold Spring Hill.
Estimated climb: 310 ft over 5.3 miles through 11 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 50%.
Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Fairly secluded

14 days in a developed campground, 14 days dispersed camping per Ranger District per year, not exceeding 30 days camping per year
Camping rules

October normals 38–61°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Rattlesnake Hill (FR 26N17) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access