Rush CR Hill (FR 26N67) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Rush CR Hill (FR 26N67) in CA

Road corridorPlumas NF, Mt. Hough Ranger District

14 mi from Quincy

Maps 4,957 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 13.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Rush Creek Hill.
  • Estimated climb: 3,300 ft over 13.4 miles through 14 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 24%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.2 miles off.
  • Rush Creek Hill stands 1,388 ft above the map pin, 1.3 miles southeast.
  • The Belden Forebay shoreline is 0.8 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 37–64°F, 1.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.