Santa Clara Divide (FR 3N17.9) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Santa Clara Divide (FR 3N17.9) in CA
Road corridorAngeles NF
4.7 mi from San Fernando
Maps 3,829 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
VerizonWEAK
AT&TMARGINAL
T-MobileSTRONG
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 3.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near May Peak.
- Estimated climb: 230 ft over 3.7 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 22%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~200 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- A gate 3.4 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 5, a rural sky with a glow on the horizon.
- The Pacoima Reservoir shoreline is 1.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 50–75°F, 1.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.