Turkeytown (FR 22N17) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Turkeytown (FR 22N17) in CA
Road corridorPlumas NF, Feather River Ranger District
9.7 mi from East Quincy
Maps 5,756 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year in each ranger district; 30 days a year across the forest
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 1.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Blue Nose Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 580 ft over 1.3 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 34%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.4 miles off.
- Blue Nose Mountain stands 1,527 ft above the map pin, 1.7 miles southeast.
- South Fork Poorman Creek runs 0.6 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 31–62°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.