Smalley Ranch (FR 3N48) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Smalley Ranch (FR 3N48) in CA

Road corridorSan Bernardino NF, Front Country Ranger District

4.3 mi from Oak Hills

Maps 3,833 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 0.8 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Summit And Elliot Ranch.
  • Estimated climb: 40 ft over 0.8 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 21%.
  • A gate 0.8 miles along the road.

Setting

Limited privacy
  • Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 4, a rural sky with a glow on the horizon.
  • Cleghorn Mountain stands 1,498 ft above the map pin, 2.7 miles southeast.

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 48–75°F, 0.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.