Willow (FR 28N31) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Willow (FR 28N31) in CA
Road corridorPlumas NF, Mt. Hough Ranger District
8.5 mi from Janesville
Maps 5,947 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
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- 5.3 of this road’s 11.4 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Wildcat Ridge.
- Estimated climb: 1,400 ft over 11.4 miles through 10 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 27%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Wildcat Ridge stands 1,286 ft above the map pin, 1.4 miles northeast.
- Pierce Creek runs 0.8 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 38–62°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.