Radford Truck Trail (FR 2N06) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Radford Truck Trail (FR 2N06) in CA

Road corridorSan Bernardino NF, Front Country Ranger District

2.5 mi from Big Bear Lake

Maps 8,093 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

Difficult
  • All 6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Snow Summit.
  • Estimated climb: 410 ft over 6 miles through 11 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 17%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.8 miles off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 4, a rural sky with a glow on the horizon.
  • Sugarlump stands 692 ft above the map pin, 1.3 miles east.
  • A reservoir lies 1.0 mi off.

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 30–62°F, 0.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.