Goff Flat (FR 6S53) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Goff Flat (FR 6S53) in CA

Road corridorSan Bernardino NF, San Jacinto Ranger District

7.6 mi from Anza

Maps 5,384 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

San Bernardino National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · order effective March 12, 2026 through August 31, 2028
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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 Lion Peak.
  • Estimated climb: 310 ft over 1.8 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 16%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
  • Water crossings 1.4 miles along the road.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.7 miles off.
  • Lion Peak stands 1,488 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles east.
  • The Promise Lake shoreline is 0.6 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

Rules

  • Camping within 1/4 mile of State Highways, developed campgrounds, picnic grounds, developed recreation sites, trailheads, and private property.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 43–72°F, 0.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.