Santa Clara Divide (FR 3N17.7) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Santa Clara Divide (FR 3N17.7) in CA
Road corridorAngeles NF
8.4 mi from Acton
Maps 4,183 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.
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
VerizonUSABLE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileUSABLE
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Road Access
Difficult
- All 13.6 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, paved the whole way.
- Near North Fork Saddle.
- Estimated climb: 1,600 ft over 13.6 miles through 20 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 32%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- A locked gate at the start of the road.
- A gate 13.6 miles along the road.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.8 miles off.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 4, a rural sky with a glow on the horizon.
- Messenger Peak stands 1,834 ft above the map pin, 3.1 miles east.
Climate averages
October normals 56–77°F, 1.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.