White Mountain (FR 3N17) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
White Mountain (FR 3N17) in CA
Road corridorSan Bernardino NF, Mountaintop Ranger District
9.9 mi from Lucerne Valley
Maps 6,005 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 9.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near South Peak White Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 1,900 ft over 9.5 miles through 13 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 33%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Known camping along this road at mile 4: .
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 3.7 miles off.
- North Peak stands 1,089 ft above the map pin, 0.9 miles east.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 41–69°F, 0.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.