Red Mountain (ohv) (FR 6S22) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Red Mountain (ohv) (FR 6S22) in CA

Road corridorSan Bernardino NF, San Jacinto Ranger District

6.3 mi from Anza

Maps 4,555 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · order effective March 12, 2026 through August 31, 2028
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Road Access

Difficult
  • 11.6 of this road’s 12.6 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Juan Diego Flats.
  • Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 12.6 miles through 27 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 15%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
  • Gates 10 and 10.9 miles along the road.

5 known camp spots along this road, between mile 4.5 and mile 12.4: 4 mapped, 1 reported by travellers.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.
  • Cahuilla Mountain stands 1,069 ft above the map pin, 2.5 miles south.

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

September normals 54–84°F, 0.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.