Summit (FR 18N01) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Summit (FR 18N01) in CA

Road corridorPlumas NF, Feather River Ranger District

12 mi from Lake Wildwood

Maps 2,916 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
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 2.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Summit Hill.
  • Estimated climb: 360 ft over 2.9 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 15%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Oregon Peak stands 534 ft above the map pin, 0.9 miles south.

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 49–74°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.