Heart Bar Peak (FR 1N38) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

A 2.8-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in San Bernardino County, CA.

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

All 2.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (2.8 miles). Climbs 1,400 ft over 2.8 miles -- sustained grades near 28%, with pitches to 36%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 13 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 0.1 miles in.

Heart Bar Peak stands 1,022 ft above the site, 0.5 miles south. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Big Bear City, is 5.9 mi off.