So Ruffa (FR 27N86) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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So Ruffa (FR 27N86) in CA

Lassen NF, Almanor Ranger District
5,445 ft
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A 1.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Plumas County, CA. The road serves Eagle Rocks.

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

All 1.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.8 miles). Climbs 210 ft over 1.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 15%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Ruffa Ridge stands 1,604 ft above the site, 1.1 miles north. The nearest town, Chester, is 12 mi off.

September normals 44–75°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Garden Point Boat-in Campground in CACampground52.6miGround (FR 18N09) in CADispersed Camping52.9miBurnt Bridge (FR 18N07) in CADispersed Camping53.0miDark Day Campground in CACampground53.1miWreck (FR 18N10) in CADispersed Camping53.2mi
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?