Best Dispersed Camping near Colton, CA
Several free dispersed camping options surround the Colton area in the San Bernardino National Forest and San Gorgonio Wilderness. East Flats offers numerous primitive sites with good clearance for vehicles, including some accommodating larger rigs. The dirt roads may require higher clearance, with one camper noting they were "a little rough but fairly easy to reach with our Sedan." East Flats provides cell service and relatively quiet surroundings despite scattered campsites.
Mill Creek Dispersed Camping provides flat spots for tent camping near Big Bear, though access can be challenging. According to one review, there's "a very steep incline and immediately a hairpin turn" making it unsuitable for RVs but accessible to high-clearance vehicles. Stockton Flats Yellow Post Sites require four-wheel drive vehicles, with one visitor emphasizing "definitely needed 4x4" to access the sites. Rim of the World Byway offers more accessible dispersed camping just off Interstate 15, suitable for quick overnight stops but located near train tracks. Most dispersed sites prohibit fires or require permits, lack facilities like toilets or water, and operate on a first-come basis.
