Sockum Squirrel (FR 25N41) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Sockum Squirrel (FR 25N41) in CA

Plumas NF, Mt. Hough Ranger District
3,837 ft
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A 6.3-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Plumas County, CA. The road serves Johnson Hill.

Plumas National Forest, Mt. Hough Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 6.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.8 miles of dirt. Climbs 820 ft over 6.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 22%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 7 switchbacks.

Argentine Rock stands 3,348 ft above the site, 4.0 miles northeast. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Massack Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, East Quincy, is 4.6 mi off.

September normals 50–82°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?