Tamarack Cutoff (FR 27N50) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Tamarack Cutoff (FR 27N50) in CA
A 6.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Plumas County, CA. The road serves Butt Mountain.
Lassen National Forest, Almanor Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
All 6.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.3 miles). Climbs 1,900 ft over 6.3 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks.
Butt Mountain stands 1,929 ft above the site, 2.9 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Shanghai Creek runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Chester, is 9.3 mi off.
September normals 45–72°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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