Santa Rosa (FR 7S02) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Santa Rosa (FR 7S02) in CA

Road corridorSan Bernardino NF, San Jacinto Ranger District

11 mi from Anza

Maps 4,582 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
  • All 13.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Rarick Spring.
  • Estimated climb: 3,900 ft over 13.1 miles through 34 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 21%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
  • A gate 11.4 miles along the road.

17 known camp spots along this road, between mile 0 and mile 11.9: 15 mapped, 2 reported by travellers.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 2.3 miles off.
  • Santa Rosa Mountain stands 3,466 ft above the map pin, 3.6 miles southeast.
  • Rarick Spring lies 0.2 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

September normals 5585°F, 0.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.