Coon Creek Jumpoff (FR 1N02) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Coon Creek Jumpoff (FR 1N02) in CA
A 14.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Bernardino County, CA. The road serves Aspen Grove Trailhead.
San Bernardino National Forest, Front Country Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
10.6 of the 14.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 10.9 of the 14.7 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,300 ft over 14.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 18 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0, 4.9, 7.6, 8.5, 10.6, 11, 11.1, 11.2, 11.8 and 12 miles in. Gates 0.1, 2.9, 3, 3.6 and 3.9 miles in. A locked gate 4.9 miles in.
Grinnell Mountain stands 3,676 ft above the site, 2.5 miles south. Cienaga Seca Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Big Bear City, is 6.4 mi off.
September normals 42–74°F, 0.8″ 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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