May Valley (FR 5S21) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
May Valley (FR 5S21) in CA
Road corridorSan Bernardino NF, San Jacinto Ranger District
1.3 mi from Idyllwild-Pine Cove
Maps 5,544 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 1.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Big Cedar Spring.
- Estimated climb: 260 ft over 1.7 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 18%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
- A gate 1.7 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Tahquitz Peak stands 3,284 ft above the map pin, 2.7 miles northeast.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 4, a rural sky with a glow on the horizon.
- Granite Spring lies 0.5 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 44–72°F, 0.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.