Chariot Canyon Rd in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Chariot Canyon Rd in CA
Bureau of Land Management administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 4.3-mile stretch of graded dirt BLM road in San Diego County, CA. The road serves Chariot Mine.
All 4.3 miles in are maintained only for low-range 4WD. Mostly graded dirt, with 0 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,100 ft over 4.3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, 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. Water crossings 1.1, 1.8, 2.5, 3.1, 3.7, 3.9, 4.1 and 4.2 miles in.
Inspiration Point stands 1,892 ft above the site, 1.7 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. A reservoir lies 1.2 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Julian, is 2.4 mi off.
September normals 54–91°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Bureau of Land Management. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
blm.gov