Pine Creek (FR 14S05) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Pine Creek (FR 14S05) in CA
Road corridorCleveland NF, Descanso Ranger District
1.8 mi from Pine Valley
Maps 3,822 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.
Stay limit: 14 days · 14 days total per calendar year
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Road Access
Difficult
- 8.9 of this road’s 17.1 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 8.9 miles of it dirt.
- Estimated climb: 3,600 ft over 17.1 miles through 19 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 30%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- Gates 0.1, 2.7, 3.5, 5 and 8.7 miles along the road.
- A water crossing 9 miles along the road.
- A cattle guard 16.9 miles along the road.
Known camping along this road between mile 14.5 and mile 15.7: .
Setting
Limited privacy
- Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
- East Mesa stands 1,421 ft above the map pin, 1.9 miles northwest.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
Rules
- A free permit must be obtained from the Descanso District Office or the Mount Laguna Visitor Center prior to camping. … Dispersed camping is not permitted anywhere within the boundaries of the Laguna Recreation Area or within 300 feet of the centerline of any city, county, or state road.
- Camping rules
Climate averages
October normals 49–74°F, 1.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.