Sherman Bar (FR 23N64) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Sherman Bar (FR 23N64) in CA
Road corridorPlumas NF, Mt. Hough Ranger District
9.0 mi from Quincy
Maps 5,092 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
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 5.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Lookout Rock.
- Estimated climb: 750 ft over 5.4 miles through 12 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 42%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 3.2 miles off.
- Morrow Creek runs 0.7 mi off.
- Lookout Rock stands 852 ft above the map pin, 1.8 miles southwest.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 42–65°F, 4.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.