Johnson RD (FR 21N32) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

AnyRoost

Johnson RD (FR 21N32) in CA

Road corridorPlumas NF, Feather River Ranger District

19 mi from East Quincy

Maps 4,461 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 1.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Poverty Hill.
  • Estimated climb: 280 ft over 1.2 miles, with sustained grades near 30% and pitches to 41%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.0 miles off.
  • Poverty Hill stands 1,060 ft above the map pin, 1.9 miles west.

Rules

  • Camping for a period longer than 14 days within a calendar year in any dispersed campsite per Ranger District.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 43–67°F, 4.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.