Williams (FR 24N48) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Williams (FR 24N48) in CA

Road corridorPlumas NF, Mt. Hough Ranger District

4.1 mi from East Quincy

Maps 4,421 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Plumas National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year in each ranger district; 30 days a year across the forest
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 2.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Johnson Hill.
  • Estimated climb: 250 ft over 2.2 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 23%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Argentine Rock stands 2,764 ft above the map pin, 5.0 miles northeast.
  • Massack Creek runs 1.1 mi off.

Rules

  • 14 days in a developed campground, 14 days dispersed camping per Ranger District per year, not exceeding 30 days camping per year
  • Camping rules

Climate averages

October normals 33–67°F, 2.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.