Pipes Canyon (FR 1N01) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Pipes Canyon (FR 1N01) in CA
An 8.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Bernardino County, CA. The road serves Onyx Peak.
San Bernardino National Forest, Mountaintop Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 8.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.1 miles). Climbs 450 ft over 8.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 23%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 18 switchbacks. A locked gate 0.1 miles in.
Onyx Peak stands 663 ft above the site, 0.6 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. A pond lies 0.5 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Big Bear City, is 5.9 mi off.
September normals 43–71°F, 0.8″ 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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