Availability
Unnamed mapped stream or river is mapped at or near the camp-area marker. This is map evidence, not a real-time flow report.
Backpacking camp
Secret Canyon Remote Camping Corridor camp area
Cleveland National Forest Remote Camping, California
About this place
This marker lies on the source-mapped Secret Canyon through-route between Pine Creek and Horsethief and represents permit-eligible dispersed terrain, not a constructed campsite.
Obtain the Descanso remote-camping permit, choose durable legal ground under its boundary and setback terms, carry dependable water, and use no wood or charcoal fire.
Water planning
Water at this camp
Seasonal natural water nearbyDrinking safety
Natural water is not verified potable. Filter and disinfect it or boil it according to the linked land-manager guidance before drinking.
Seasonality
Unnamed mapped stream or river is classified as intermittent and may be dry.
- Unnamed mapped stream or riverRiver or stream · at the camp areaSeasonal/intermittent — may be dry · Treat before drinkingOfficial source
Fire planning
Campfire & stove rules
No remote-camp wood or charcoal firesCampfires
The Pine Creek and Agua Tibia permit areas are remote dispersed camps, not developed fire sites. Do not use wood, charcoal, twig stoves, or old rings.
Backpacking stoves
Controlled-fuel stove with permit. Use a shutoff-valve gas or pressurized-fuel stove only when the district permit and current Cleveland order allow it.
Permit
Carry the district remote-camping permit and California Campfire Permit; neither overrides the Airport Fire closure or a flame-device ban.
Current restrictions
Check Cleveland alerts and the permit conditions on the departure day. San Mateo Canyon remains closed under Order 02-26-09.
Seasonal access
Closures & seasonal access
Pine Creek and Agua Tibia remote camping has no recurring closure season, but extreme heat, wildfire, flash floods, washouts, and district orders can remove accessPlace closure
No recurring date-based closure of Secret Canyon Remote Camping Corridor is published. The source-connected approach conditions below and temporary emergency orders still control access.
Seasonal access
Source-connected approaches: Pine Creek Trailhead, Horsethief Trailhead. Pine Creek and Agua Tibia remote camping has no recurring closure season, but extreme heat, wildfire, flash floods, washouts, and district orders can remove access. San Mateo Canyon remains under the Airport Fire closure.
Before driving
Confirm the district permit, exact entry, road and gate, and Cleveland alerts. A remote-camping permit never overrides a fire-area closure.
Mapped approaches
Choose a trailhead for Secret Canyon Remote Camping Corridor camp area
Each option has a sourced trail route to this camp area. Choose one to open its itinerary builder with this destination in context.
- Horsethief Trailhead2.3 mi awayView trailheadBuild from here
- Pine Creek Trailhead11.3 mi awayView trailheadBuild from here
Map
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- Latitude
- 32.761484° N
- Longitude
- 116.640079° W