May Van Canyon (FR 2N22) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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May Van Canyon (FR 2N22) in CA

Road corridorSan Bernardino NF, Mountaintop Ranger District

1.5 mi from Big Bear City

Maps 7,217 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

Rough
  • All 1.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near May Van Canyon Artesian Well.
  • Estimated climb: 480 ft over 1.2 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 17%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Sugarloaf Mountain stands 2,731 ft above the map pin, 2.6 miles southwest.
  • The Deadmans Lake shoreline is 0.6 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

Rules

  • Camping within 1/4 mile of State Highways, developed campgrounds, picnic grounds, developed recreation sites, trailheads, and private property.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 36–63°F, 1.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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