Rogers Cow Family Campground
Closed — Closed through July 1, 2025 per Forest Order No. 05-11-03-24-01 due to post-fire recovery work from the North Complex Fire. The campground typically operates year-round when open.
Winter Storm Warning issued April 9 at 11:46AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet above 4500 feet, with up to 3 to 4 feet at the highest peaks. Minor snowfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches down to 4000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park above 4500 feet. * WHEN...From 5 PM Friday to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute and weekend mountain travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels generally remain above pass levels through Friday afternoon, dropping to around 6000-7000 ft Friday night-Saturday, then lowering to around 4000-5000 ft late Saturday into Sunday. Heaviest snow rates and lowest snow levels will be Saturday afternoon through Sunday.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Plumas National Forest Camping Stay and Occupancy Limits
A Forest Closure Order with the limits for amount of time and number of people allowed when camping on the Plumas National Forest. The maximum time is 14 days in a developed campground, 14 days dispersed camping per Ranger District per year, not exceeding 30 days camping per year on the Plumas…
About
Rogers Cow Camp is a rustic Forest Service campground situated in Plumas National Forest along the Oro-Quincy Highway corridor in Butte County, California. Located off Forest Road 23N15, northwest of Highway 162, this small campground offers 6 sites in a remote forest setting at approximately 4,000 feet elevation. The campground provides basic amenities including a hand pump drinking water well, vault toilet, picnic tables, and fire rings at each site. This campground was affected by the North Complex Fire and has undergone restoration work. The facility is managed by the Feather River Ranger District and typically operates year-round when open, with a 14-day stay limit. The campground accommodates up to 6 people and 2 vehicles per site. OHV use is prohibited within the campground itself, though the area provides access to mountain biking opportunities. The large parking area can accommodate RV campers, making it accessible to various camping styles. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Campers should be bear aware and follow proper food storage protocols.
Directions
Located off Forest Road 23N15, northwest of the Oro-Quincy Highway (Highway 162).
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 534-6500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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