Thomas Hunting Grounds (FR 1N12) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Thomas Hunting Grounds (FR 1N12) in CA
An 18.4-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.
All 18.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (18.4 miles). Climbs 3,300 ft over 18.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 46 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Gates 0.7 and 5.9 miles in.
Cram Peak stands 1,921 ft above the site, 1.1 miles southeast. Hot Springs lies 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 4 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. The nearest town, Mentone, is 4.5 mi off.
September normals 66–94°F, 0.3″ 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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