South Almanor (FR 27N99) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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South Almanor (FR 27N99) in CA

Plumas NF, Mt. Hough Ranger District
4,574 ft
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A 1.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Plumas County, CA. The road serves Lake Almanor 93-003 Dam.

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

All 1.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.6 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

A body of water lies 0.3 mi off. Rattlesnake Hill stands 1,620 ft above the site, 3.1 miles southeast. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Westwood, is 10 mi off.

September normals 43–77°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?