Colby Ranch Road (FR 3N24.1) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Colby Ranch Road (FR 3N24.1) in CA

Road corridorAngeles NF

8.5 mi from Altadena

Maps 3,365 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

Angeles National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 7 consecutive days · 21 days total per calendar year · No more than 3 days in a calendar year camping outside a developed campground within 300 feet of the centerline of any city, county, or state road
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 1.4 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, paved the whole way.
  • Near Narrows.
  • Estimated climb: 230 ft over 1.4 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 36%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • A gate 1.2 miles along the road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Strawberry Peak stands 2,788 ft above the map pin, 2.2 miles south.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 4, a rural sky with a glow on the horizon.
  • Grotto Creek runs 0.4 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 57–78°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.