Tollgate (FR 25N73) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Tollgate (FR 25N73) in CA

Plumas NF, Mt. Hough Ranger District
6,069 ft
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A 9.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Plumas County, CA. The road serves Mount Hough.

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

All 9.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.3 miles). Climbs 2,000 ft over 9.3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Mount Hough stands 1,151 ft above the site, 1.2 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. The nearest town, Quincy, is 7.5 mi off.

September normals 4374°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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?