Carveacre (FR 16S03) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Carveacre (FR 16S03) in CA
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 4.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Diego County, CA. The road serves Gaskill Peak.
All 4.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.2 miles). Climbs 570 ft over 4.2 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 18%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 7 switchbacks.
Gaskill Peak stands 585 ft above the site, 0.7 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Alpine, is 8.2 mi off.
September normals 56–86°F, 0.3″ 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