Desert Front (OHV) (FR 3N24) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Desert Front (OHV) (FR 3N24) in CA

Road corridorSan Bernardino NF, Front Country Ranger District

4.0 mi from Oak Hills

Maps 4,340 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 16.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Baldy Mesa.
  • Estimated climb: 1,800 ft over 16.4 miles through 52 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 20%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 4, a rural sky with a glow on the horizon.
  • San Antonio Ridge stands 5,722 ft above the map pin, 11 miles southwest.

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 47–75°F, 0.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.