Sugarpine (FR 22N55) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Sugarpine (FR 22N55) in CA

Plumas NF, Beckwourth Ranger District
4,950 ft
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A 6.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Plumas County, CA. The road serves Beckwourth Peak.

Plumas National Forest, Beckwourth Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

All 6.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.4 miles). Climbs 1,700 ft over 6.4 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 21%. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Water crossings 0.3, 0.8, 2.5, 5.8 and 6.3 miles in.

Beckwourth Peak stands 2,245 ft above the site, 2.9 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 5 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. A body of water lies 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Portola, is 2.0 mi off.

September normals 39–78°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Lewis in CACampground45.9miLittle Duncan (FR 0096-052) in CAForest Road Road46.5miPoppy Campground in CACampground46.6miLower Glen (FR 0096-054) in CAForest Road Road46.8miHardclimb (FR 0096-057) in CAForest Road Road46.9mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Plumas National Forest, Beckwourth 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?