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Free Tent Camping at Dispersed Campsites in the National Forest

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(About Video: The best free dispersed campsites are not found on national forest maps. In this video I discuss how to find the best dispersed campsites and free tent camping in the national forest. Video is recorded at a free dispersed campsite where we tent camped for the night on the banks of the East Fork of the Greenbrier River.

About Cleveland National Forest
Questions and answers

Can you hike in Cleveland National Forest?

Ready for some activity? There are 89 moderate trails in Cleveland National Forest ranging from 0.6 to 28.4 miles and from 387 to 6,263 feet above sea level. … Popular activities include enjoying the picnic areas, hitting up the hiking trails up Laguna Mountain and Palomar Mountain, horseback riding, mountain biking.

Are there bears in Cleveland National Forest?

A spokeswoman for the Cleveland National Forest, which borders much of the state park, also said they have had no reports of bears. It is generally accepted that black bears have not been seen in the county since the year 2000, although odd reports have come in recently from widely diverse areas.

Are dogs allowed in Cleveland National Forest?

If you are traveling in a National Forest Wilderness, dogs are permitted. However, if you leave a National Forest Wilderness and enter into a National Park, dogs are not permitted.

Are there deer in San Diego?

Southern mule deer are adapted to a variety of habitats in western San Diego County, including woodlands, shrublands, meadows, grasslands, and riparian areas. Shrub habitats and woodlands interspersed with meadows or grasslands are important for food resources, as well as cover for shade and protection from predators.

Does it snow in Cleveland National Forest?

The Cleveland National Forest is a very special place in southern California. … Along the way, you’ll find the Laguna Mountain Lodge, located at 6,000 feet elevation on Laguna Mountain. The lodge is 1 hour from San Diego, 2 hours from Yuma, AZ and enjoys all four seasons including winter snow

How many national forests are in California?

The Forest Service’s Pacific Southwest Region comprises 17 national forests in California, plus a special management unit in Lake Tahoe.

Is camping allowed in Cleveland National Forest?

You may camp a maximum of 14 days out of every 30 on the Forest. All 3 Ranger districts offer remote camping, also known as “dispersed camping”, where camping outside of developed campgrounds is an option.

What kind of trees are in Cleveland National Forest?

There are trees, of course, in the’ Cleveland National Forest — pine, black oak, and cedar on the higher mountain slopes, and in the river valleys cottonwood, willow, maple, and coast live oak. The first half mile of the wilderness trail the air was fresh with the scent of pine and sage.

Where can I disperse camp in Cleveland National Forest?

Top Cleveland National Forest Dispersed Campgrounds

Hurkey Creek Park

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