Big Tree Cucamonga (FR 1N34) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Big Tree Cucamonga (FR 1N34) in CA
An 11.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Bernardino County, CA. The road is open seasonally, September 1 to December 31.
San Bernardino National Forest, Front Country Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
4.3 of the 11.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 11.8 of the 11.9 miles in are dirt. Climbs 4,200 ft over 11.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 33 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate at the start of the road. A gate 11.9 miles in, signed private.
Penstock Ridge stands 845 ft above the site, 0.7 miles north. Lytle Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 6 -- a suburban sky. The nearest town, Muscoy, is 6.6 mi off.
September normals 61–90°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by San Bernardino National Forest, Front Country Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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