St. Bernard (FR 2N24) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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St. Bernard (FR 2N24) in CA

Road corridorSan Bernardino NF, Mountaintop Ranger District

2.1 mi from Lake Arrowhead

Maps 4,860 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 1.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Deer Lodge Park.
  • Estimated climb: 710 ft over 1.6 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 20%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • A pond lies 0.3 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 4, a rural sky with a glow on the horizon.
  • Mount Sorenson stands 1,410 ft above the map pin, 3.7 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 46–71°F, 0.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.