Black Mountain (FR 11S04) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Black Mountain (FR 11S04) in CA
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 5.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Diego County, CA. The road serves Black Mountain Spring.
All 5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5 miles). Climbs 40 ft over 5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 29%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 12 switchbacks. A gate 0.2 miles in, signed private.
Black Mountain stands 571 ft above the site, 0.5 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. Black Mountain Spring lies 0.4 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Ramona, is 8.8 mi off.
September normals 51–86°F, 0.4″ 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