Plug Point (FR 0025-028) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Plug Point (FR 0025-028) in CA
Road corridorTahoe NF, Yuba River Ranger District
19 mi from East Quincy
Maps 5,667 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 4/1–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 3.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 140 ft over 3.8 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 45%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 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 0.9 miles off.
- Saddleback Mountain stands 993 ft above the map pin, 1.0 miles southeast.
Climate averages
October normals 41–65°F, 4.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.