Santa Ana River(742650) (FR 1N45) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Santa Ana River(742650) (FR 1N45) in CA

Road corridorSan Bernardino NF, Mountaintop Ranger District

4.1 mi from Big Bear Lake

15 mi off I-10 (straight line)

Maps 5,402 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

Rough
  • All 4.6 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Barton Flats Recreation Area.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Water crossings 2.6 and 3.7 miles along the road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • San Bernardino Mountain stands 5,465 ft above the map pin, 4.2 miles south.
  • Converse Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

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 39–71°F, 0.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.