Santa Rosa (FR 7S02) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
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
Climate averages
September normals 55–85°F, 0.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.