Shanghai (FR 27N16) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Shanghai (FR 27N16) in CA

Lassen NF, Almanor Ranger District
6,622 ft
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A 10.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Plumas County, CA. The road serves Butt Mountain. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to December 25.

Lassen National Forest, Almanor Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

All 10 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10 miles). Climbs 3,000 ft over 10 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 18%. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Butt Mountain stands 1,235 ft above the site, 1.5 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. A body of water lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Chester, is 11 mi off.

September normals 42–69°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Garden Point Boat-in Campground in CACampground54.5miGround (FR 18N09) in CADispersed Camping54.8miBurnt Bridge (FR 18N07) in CADispersed Camping54.8miDark Day Campground in CACampground55.0miWreck (FR 18N10) in CADispersed Camping55.0mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Lassen National Forest, Almanor Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?