San Martin (FR 23S01) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
San Martin (FR 23S01) in CA
Road corridorLos Padres NF
24 mi from Pine Canyon
Maps 3,041 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 7 consecutive days · 21 days total per calendar year
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 1.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near San Martin Top.
- Estimated climb: 140 ft over 1.8 miles, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 28%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Known camping along this road at mile 1.7: .
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
- Alder Peak stands 705 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles east.
Climate averages
October normals 52–67°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.