Cloudland Truck Trail (FR 2N40) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Cloudland Truck Trail (FR 2N40) in CA
A 6.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Bernardino County, CA. The road serves Marshall Peak.
San Bernardino National Forest, Front Country Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 6.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.7 miles). Climbs 480 ft over 6.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 18%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~210 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 27 switchbacks. Gates 1.3 and 6.5 miles in.
Night skies measure Bortle 5 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. Strawberry Peak stands 2,519 ft above the site, 3.8 miles east. Rialto Spring lies 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Crestline, is 1.8 mi off.
September normals 61–83°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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