Upper Santa Ysabel (FR 12S07) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Upper Santa Ysabel (FR 12S07) in CA
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 5.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Diego County, CA. The road serves Protect Your watershed.
All 5.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.1 miles). Climbs 1,200 ft over 5.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate at the start of the road. A water crossing 4.8 miles in.
Black Mountain stands 3,072 ft above the site, 2.8 miles northeast. San Dieguito River runs 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Ramona, is 6.6 mi off.
September normals 57–89°F, 0.2″ 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