Fred Canyon (FR 16S08) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Fred Canyon (FR 16S08) in CA
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 6.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Diego County, CA.
6.2 of the 6.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 6.2 of the 6.6 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,700 ft over 6.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 14%. Winds through 11 switchbacks. A water crossing 1.3 miles in.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.5 miles off. Sheephead Mountain stands 1,785 ft above the site, 3.1 miles north. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Pine Valley, is 5.7 mi off.
September normals 55–84°F, 0.6″ 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