Puerta La Cruz (FR 9S04) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Puerta La Cruz (FR 9S04) in CA
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 1.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Diego County, CA. The road serves Rocky Mountain.
All 1.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.3 miles). Climbs 10 ft over 1.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks. A gate 1.1 miles in.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. Combs Peak stands 2,245 ft above the site, 6.3 miles east. The nearest town, Lake Riverside, is 12 mi off.
September normals 55–85°F, 0.5″ 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