AMERICAN HOUSE OHV CAMP

Open — The campground typically operates seasonally from late spring through fall, closing for winter due to snow and road conditions. Most Plumas National Forest campgrounds open around May and close in October.

About

American House OHV Camp is a United States Forest Service camping facility located in Plumas National Forest, situated in the northern Sierra Nevada near La Porte, California. This campground caters specifically to off-highway vehicle enthusiasts, offering direct trail access from the camping area. The Plumas National Forest is known for its extensive OHV trail network, making this a popular destination for riders seeking multi-day adventures in the mountains. As a Forest Service OHV camp, the facility operates seasonally when weather and road conditions permit. The campground sits at approximately 5,200 feet elevation in the forested terrain of Yuba County. Visitors should be prepared for primitive conditions typical of dispersed or minimally developed Forest Service camping areas in this region.

Directions

From Hwy 101, take the Santa Margarita exit, turning off at El Camino Real and across the railroad tracks at the east end of town on Estrada Avenue/Hwy 58. After 1.4 miles, Hwy 58 turns left, but continue straight on Pozo Road. Follow Pozo Road for almost 20 miles, through the town of Pozo, keeping right at the La Panza Road junction, until you reach the Avenales Ranch Road. Follow Avenales Ranch Road about 5 miles, through a gate (keep closed!) to the sign for American Canyon where you turn left and continue another 2 miles.

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