Holcomb Valley (FR 3N16) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Holcomb Valley (FR 3N16) in CA
A 64.9-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.
46 of the 64.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (64.9 miles). Climbs 9,500 ft over 64.9 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 39%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 84 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 3.5, 8.9, 22.3, 22.7, 22.8 and 43.9 miles in. Gates 38.2, 41.4, 41.8, 44.7 and 59.8 miles in.
Inspiration Point stands 630 ft above the site, 0.7 miles southeast. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Night skies measure Bortle 4 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. The Green Valley Lake shoreline is 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Running Springs, is 2.9 mi off.
September normals 49–75°F, 0.3″ 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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