Cleghorn Ridge (ohv) (FR 2N47) — Front Country in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Cleghorn Ridge (ohv) (FR 2N47) — Front Country in CA
A 9.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Bernardino County, CA. The road serves Cleghorn Mountain.
San Bernardino National Forest, Front Country Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 9.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.7 miles). Climbs 2,600 ft over 9.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 42 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 3 miles in, signed private. A gate 16.1 miles in.
Cleghorn Ridge stands 1,411 ft above the site, 1.9 miles southeast. Night skies measure Bortle 4 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. The nearest town, Oak Hills, is 5.6 mi off.
September normals 55–85°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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