Cleghorn Ridge (OHV) (FR 2N47) — Mountaintop in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Cleghorn Ridge (OHV) (FR 2N47) — Mountaintop in CA

Road corridorSan Bernardino NF, Mountaintop Ranger District

4.5 mi from Crestline

Maps 3,525 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

San Bernardino National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 6.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 2,200 ft over 6.5 miles through 40 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 26%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
  • A gate 13.8 miles along the road, signed private.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • The Silverwood Lake shoreline is 0.2 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 4, a rural sky with a glow on the horizon.
  • Jobs Peak stands 1,848 ft above the map pin, 3.0 miles south.

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

October normals 52–75°F, 0.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.