Crab Flats (FR 3N34) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Crab Flats (FR 3N34) in CA

San Bernardino NF, Mountaintop Ranger District
5,006 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 29.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Bernardino County, CA.

San Bernardino National Forest, Mountaintop Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

27 of the 29 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 28.3 of the 29 miles in are dirt. Climbs 4,100 ft over 29 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 32%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 42 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A locked gate 16 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 5 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. Rialto Spring lies 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Crestline, is 1.5 mi off.

September normals 54–81°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
El Cariso Campground in CACampground42.1miSouth Main Divide (FR 6S07) in CAForest Road Road42.1miCamp Area in CACampground42.7miSan Juan Loop Th (FR 6S15) in CADispersed Camping44.6miGroup Camp Site in CACampground44.8mi
Fire restrictions

Set by San Bernardino National Forest, Mountaintop Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?