Spanish Cabin (FR 25N57) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Spanish Cabin (FR 25N57) in CA

Road corridorPlumas NF, Mt. Hough Ranger District

9.1 mi from Quincy

Maps 5,152 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Plumas National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year in each ranger district; 30 days a year across the forest
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 7.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Bean Hill.
  • Estimated climb: 650 ft over 7.3 miles through 11 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 28% and pitches to 52%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.9 miles off.
  • Mount Pleasant stands 1,897 ft above the map pin, 4.0 miles southwest.

Rules

  • 14 days in a developed campground, 14 days dispersed camping per Ranger District per year, not exceeding 30 days camping per year
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Climate averages

October normals 29–65°F, 1.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.