Rush Hill (FR 25N21) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Rush Hill (FR 25N21) in CA

Road corridorPlumas NF, Mt. Hough Ranger District

7.7 mi from Quincy

Maps 2,901 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 1.6–4 and 4.3–5.1 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

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 5.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Indian Falls.
  • Estimated climb: 2,100 ft over 5.6 miles through 10 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 33%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • East Branch North Fork Feather River runs 0.1 mi off.
  • Indian Falls Ridge stands 4,086 ft above the map pin, 6.0 miles east.

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 39–76°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.