Holcomb Creek (4wd) (FR 3N08) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Holcomb Creek (4wd) (FR 3N08) in CA
A 4.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Bernardino County, CA. The road serves Hitchcock Spring.
San Bernardino National Forest, Mountaintop Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 4.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.6 miles). Climbs 330 ft over 4.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 30%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 2 miles in. Water crossings 2.7 and 2.9 miles in.
Hitchcock Spring lies 0.2 mi off. Delamar Mountain stands 1,242 ft above the site, 1.5 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Big Bear Lake, is 5.9 mi off.
September normals 45–75°F, 0.7″ 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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