Bear Valley (FR 16S12) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Bear Valley (FR 16S12) in CA
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 13.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Diego County, CA. The road serves Long Valley Peak.
All 13 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (13 miles). Climbs 1,500 ft over 13 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 20%. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 0.1 miles in. A locked gate 11.4 miles in.
Long Valley Peak stands 1,031 ft above the site, 1.4 miles south. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Pine Valley, is 2.1 mi off.
September normals 54–84°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov