Radford Front Line (FR 1N04) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Radford Front Line (FR 1N04) in CA
A 10.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Bernardino County, CA.
San Bernardino National Forest, Front Country Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
10.1 of the 10.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10.3 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Water crossings 2.3, 3.8 and 6.7 miles in.
Sugarloaf Mountain stands 3,634 ft above the site, 2.1 miles north. Lost Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Big Bear City, is 6.1 mi off.
September normals 43–75°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by San Bernardino National Forest, Front Country Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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