Bailey Canyon (FR 2N49) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Bailey Canyon (FR 2N49) in CA
A 26.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Bernardino County, CA. The road serves Monument Peak.
San Bernardino National Forest, Mountaintop Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 26.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (26.8 miles). Climbs 7,400 ft over 26.8 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 34%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 68 switchbacks. A gate 14.5 miles in. A water crossing 16.6 miles in.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 5 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. Sugarpine Spring lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Crestline, is 4.8 mi off.
September normals 53–78°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by San Bernardino National Forest, Mountaintop Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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