Fish Creek Meadows (FR 1N05) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Fish Creek Meadows (FR 1N05) in CA
A 9.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Bernardino County, CA. The road serves Aspen Grove Trailhead.
San Bernardino National Forest, Mountaintop Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
3.2 of the 9.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 6.4 of the 9.6 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,100 ft over 9.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 14%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 27 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0.1, 0.2 and 6.1 miles in. A gate 0.2 miles in.
Heart Bar Peak stands 1,339 ft above the site, 1.0 miles northeast. Coon Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Big Bear City, is 7.2 mi off.
September normals 45–74°F, 0.9″ 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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