Mill Creek (FR 2N10) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Mill Creek (FR 2N10) in CA
A 23.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Bernardino County, CA. The road serves Aspen Glen Picnic Area.
San Bernardino National Forest, Mountaintop Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
10 of the 23.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 22.4 of the 23.3 miles in are dirt. Climbs 4,000 ft over 23.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 45 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 11.1 miles in.
The Bluff Lake shoreline is 0.2 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. San Bernardino Peak stands 3,008 ft above the site, 7.5 miles south. The nearest town, Big Bear Lake, is 4.6 mi off.
September normals 43–73°F, 0.5″ 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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