Round Lake Trailhead (FR 21N62) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Round Lake Trailhead (FR 21N62) in CA

Plumas NF, Beckwourth Ranger District
6,582 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Sierra County, CA.

Plumas National Forest, Beckwourth Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

All 0.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (0.1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Mount Elwell stands 1,212 ft above the site, 2.1 miles northwest. A body of water lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Portola, is 13 mi off.

September normals 49–73°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Plumas National Forest, Beckwourth Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?