Pioneer (FR 3N35) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Pioneer (FR 3N35) in CA

Road corridorSan Bernardino NF, Front Country Ranger District

4.5 mi from Wrightwood

Maps 4,404 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 2.4–2.7 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

San Bernardino National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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T-MobileWEAK
StarlinkEXCELLENT

Road Access

Rough
  • All 3.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Pioneer Historic Marker.
  • Estimated climb: 1,600 ft over 3.4 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 23%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
  • Pine Mountain stands 5,241 ft above the map pin, 5.8 miles southwest.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 4, a rural sky with a glow on the horizon.

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 48–72°F, 0.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.