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Hallsted
2 mi southwest of Twain, CA · Verizon 4G
About Hallsted
Hallsted campground is conveniently situated in the Feather River Canyon, just off the main road in the northern Sierra Nevada Mountains. At an elevation of 2,300 feet, it offers a cool getaway from the summer heat, as well as a variety of outdoor activities The route on the nearby Feather River National Scenic Byway traverses a steeply carved river gorge that encapsulates the historic railroad system from Oroville to Quincy and impressive powerhouses built to provide hydroelectricity. Fly fishing for trout and swimming are popular activities in the nearby north fork of the Feather River. Hallsted is within walking distance of the Feather River. The campground offers multiple single-family sites, accommodating both tent and trailer camping. Tables and campfire rings with grills are provided, as well as flush toilets, showers and drinking water. Recently renovated, most of Hallsted’s…
- Managed by: Plumas National Forest, FS
- Where: 2 mi southwest of Twain, CA · 40.0175, -121.07306
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgilia-Gopher Hill | ATV road | 0.4 mi | 13.3 mi |
| Greenville Twain | ATV road | 0.6 mi | 8.2 mi |
| Hambly | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.6 mi | 1.1 mi |
| Rush Creek | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.5 mi | 1.0 mi |
| Rush Creek Powerline | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.0 mi | 2.2 mi |
| Rush Creek | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.3 mi | 0.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 10.2 mi
Propane: 8.3 mi
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