Tamarack Flat (FR 27N05) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Tamarack Flat (FR 27N05) in CA

Lassen NF, Almanor Ranger District
5,149 ft
Maps
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A 12.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Plumas County, CA.

Lassen National Forest, Almanor Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

All 12.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (12.4 miles). Climbs 2,800 ft over 12.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 40%. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Butt Mountain stands 2,708 ft above the site, 3.7 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.3 miles off. The nearest town, Chester, is 7.4 mi off.

September normals 41–76°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Express (FR 19N08) in CADispersed Camping51.8miMadrone Cove Boat-in Campground in CACampground52.2miMeadow (FR 19N10) in CADispersed Camping52.3miConifer Lane (FR 19N09) in CAForest Road Road52.3miOregon Springs (FR 19N42) in CADispersed Camping52.3mi
Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?