City Creek (FR 1N09) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
City Creek (FR 1N09) in CA
A 24.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Bernardino County, CA.
San Bernardino National Forest, Front Country Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
3.5 of the 24.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (24.7 miles). Climbs 4,500 ft over 24.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 24%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~200 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 100 switchbacks. Water crossings 7.5, 9.9 and 10.8 miles in. A gate 13.3 miles in.
Harrison Mountain stands 1,406 ft above the site, 0.9 miles south. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 5 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. The nearest town, Running Springs, is 3.2 mi off.
September normals 60–84°F, 0.3″ 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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