Glory Ridge (FR 2N15) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Glory Ridge (FR 2N15) in CA

Road corridorSan Bernardino NF, Mountaintop Ranger District

6.1 mi from Big Bear Lake

Maps 7,186 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
  • 1 of this road’s 1.7 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 1 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Butler Peak.
  • Estimated climb: 10 ft over 1.7 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 15%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Butler Peak stands 1,326 ft above the map pin, 0.7 miles northwest.
  • Butter Fork runs 0.7 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

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 36–65°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.