San Jacinto Ridge (FR 5S09) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
San Jacinto Ridge (FR 5S09) in CA
Road corridorSan Bernardino NF, San Jacinto Ranger District
5.0 mi from Valle Vista
Maps 3,159 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 7–8.2, 9–9.9, 18.4–19.3, 19.5–20 and 21.4–21.8 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
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
- 23.5 of this road’s 26.4 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Cave Spring.
- Estimated climb: 1,900 ft over 26.4 miles through 57 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 29%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Water crossings 0.8, 1.5, 9.2, 9.9, 14.3, 15, 15.6, 16, 18.6, 18.8 and 19.7 miles along the road.
Known camping along this road between mile 15 and mile 21.9: 2 mapped spots.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
- Angelus Hill stands 930 ft above the map pin, 1.0 miles west.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 4, a rural sky with a glow on the horizon.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 53–79°F, 0.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.