Challenge Rs (FR 19N12) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Challenge Rs (FR 19N12) in CA

Plumas NF, Feather River Ranger District
2,556 ft
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Overnight camping allowedPAVED
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A 0.2-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Yuba County, CA. The road serves Pike County Peak.

Plumas National Forest, Feather River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 365 days.

All 0.2 miles in are fully maintained. Paved the whole way in (0.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Pike County Peak stands 1,139 ft above the site, 1.3 miles southeast. A body of water lies 0.5 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Kelly Ridge, is 13 mi off.

September normals 56–86°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Plumas National Forest, Feather River 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?