Bureau Power & Light (FR 3N49) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Bureau Power & Light (FR 3N49) in CA

Road corridorSan Bernardino NF, Front Country Ranger District

6.9 mi from Oak Hills

Maps 3,189 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 5.1 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Lost Lake Day Use Area.
  • Estimated climb: 690 ft over 5.1 miles through 17 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 23%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • A water crossing 4.6 miles along the road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Ralston Peak stands 1,366 ft above the map pin, 0.9 miles southwest.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 4, a rural sky with a glow on the horizon.

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 57–89°F, 0.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.