John Bull Flat (FR 3N10) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
John Bull Flat (FR 3N10) in CA
Road corridorSan Bernardino NF, Mountaintop Ranger District
5.0 mi from Big Bear Lake
Maps 7,511 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
Difficult
- All 7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Wilbur Grave.
- Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 7 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 24%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
- A pond lies 0.8 mi off.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 35–63°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.