Jenks Lake Picnic Area (FR 1N79) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Jenks Lake Picnic Area (FR 1N79) in CA
Road corridorSan Bernardino NF, Front Country Ranger District
5.4 mi from Big Bear Lake
Maps 6,763 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
San Bernardino National Forest ↗
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Easy
- All 0.6 miles of this road are fully maintained, paved the whole way.
- Near Barton Flats Recreation Area.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Shields Peak stands 3,916 ft above the map pin, 2.6 miles south.
- The Jenk's Lake shoreline is 0.1 mi off.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 45–68°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.