Pilot Rock Camping?

Does anyone know if there is any primitive / off grid camping allowed on the Pilot Rock trail or anywhere else in the Bib Bear area?

 

Without giving too many "secrets", check out the .gov website for great information on dispersed camping: https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/sbnf/recreation/camping-cabins/?recid=26225&actid=34

I'm pretty positive you can't camp on the Pilot Rock trail, but who knows, maybe I've just never seen it?

Good luck!

 

I believe the dispersed camping sites in the Big Bear area are known as yellow post sites, there are 13...first come first serve so it's a gamble.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/sbnf/recreation/camping-cabins/?recid=26225&actid=34

I'm fairly certain you're not allowed to camp along the Pilot Rock trail.

 

https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sbnf/recarea/?recid=74095
North: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd503208.pdf
South: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd503214.pdf

Highly recommend doing research before going willy nilly. And read the rules/restrictions, don't want citations

 

I use caltopo.com and am familiar with the guidelines, etc. Always review before going. It's just helpful to hear from someone that has actually been there. We've ended up in some pretty bizarre places when just following the BLM maps. Dense chollas/poison oak, steady stream of 30mph wind, no flat spots, "no camping" signs (not seen on maps/satellite) etc. No fun. Thanks for the yellow post tip, will look into that.