Ruby Clearwater RD (FR 6N24) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Ruby Clearwater RD (FR 6N24) in CA

Road corridorAngeles NF

9.4 mi from Castaic

Maps 1,993 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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AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 7.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 1,400 ft over 7.8 miles through 18 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 40%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Water crossings 0.5, 0.7, 2.7, 3.6 and 7.8 miles along the road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
  • Warm Springs Mountain stands 2,024 ft above the map pin, 1.4 miles west.
  • A reservoir lies 0.2 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 58–80°F, 0.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.