Holcomb Creek (4wd) (FR 3N93) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Holcomb Creek (4wd) (FR 3N93) in CA
A 5.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Bernardino County, CA.
San Bernardino National Forest, Mountaintop Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 5.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.7 miles). Climbs 350 ft over 5.7 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 31%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 10 switchbacks. A gate at the start of the road. A water crossing 5.7 miles in.
Little Bear Peak stands 1,100 ft above the site, 0.9 miles southeast. Greenlead Creek runs 0.3 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Big Bear Lake, is 6.4 mi off.
September normals 47–77°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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