Sheephead Mountain (FR 15S18) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Sheephead Mountain (FR 15S18) in CA
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 2.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Diego County, CA. The road serves Buckman Springs.
All 2.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.4 miles). Climbs 10 ft over 2.4 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 17%. Winds through 3 switchbacks.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Buckman Springs lies 1.1 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. Sheephead Mountain stands 1,557 ft above the site, 3.5 miles north. The nearest town, Pine Valley, is 5.3 mi off.
September normals 48–84°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