Schneider Creek (FR 23N16) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Schneider Creek (FR 23N16) in CA
A 31.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Plumas County, CA. The road serves Bucks Summit.
Plumas National Forest, Mt. Hough Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
23.5 of the 31 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 23.5 of the 31 miles in are dirt. Climbs 5,100 ft over 31 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 46%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 38 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.0 miles off. Spanish Peak stands 2,376 ft above the site, 2.8 miles northwest. Big Creek runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Quincy, is 6.7 mi off.
September normals 46–80°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Plumas National Forest, Mt. Hough Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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