Delamar Mountain (FR 3N12) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Delamar Mountain (FR 3N12) in CA
A 7.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Bernardino County, CA. The road serves Little Bear Spring.
San Bernardino National Forest, Mountaintop Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
4.2 of the 7.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.8 miles). Climbs 960 ft over 7.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 3.4 miles in. A water crossing 6.8 miles in.
Delamar Mountain stands 1,049 ft above the site, 0.8 miles east. Delamar Spring lies 0.1 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Big Bear Lake, is 5.1 mi off.
September normals 44–74°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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