Hill Ranch (FR 1N86) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Hill Ranch (FR 1N86) in CA
A 4.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Bernardino County, CA. The road serves Jenks Lake Junction Recreation Area.
San Bernardino National Forest, Front Country Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 4.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.9 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 16 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0.1, 1.4 and 3.1 miles in.
San Bernardino East Peak stands 4,512 ft above the site, 2.6 miles south. A body of water lies 0.7 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Big Bear Lake, is 5.7 mi off.
September normals 54–79°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by San Bernardino National Forest, Front Country Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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