Looking for a secluded spot

[johnsontwins]

I'm looking for a secluded spot to dry-camp in southern California.  I know about the BLM lands in the desert but my wife wants trees and lots of them.  Anyone have any hidden spots they are willing to share?  The closer to San Diego the better.
Thanks in advance.

[cb]

Since you've gotten no response in 10 days, you know this is a hard question!!  How secluded is secluded..non-parking lot, or true seclusion?  How far are you willing to drive?  Can you go midweek?  What season?  We've had Heise all to ourselves, as well as a couple places in Idyllwild.  Is Gray's Meadow too far to go?  The AAA camping map is a great resource.  Tell us more.

[johnsontwins]

Yea you are right.  It is either a hard question or people don't want to share their hidded secluded pieces of heaven.  Not that I can blame them.  
What were looking for is a NON-CAMPGROUND kind of place.  Off the beaten path.  With lots of trees.  I don't mind trail roads.  A place where we are not likely to see anyone for the weekend.

[tjy355]

Yea you are right.  It is either a hard question or people don't want to share their hidded secluded pieces of heaven.  Not that I can blame them.  
What were looking for is a NON-CAMPGROUND kind of place.  Off the beaten path.  With lots of trees.  I don't mind trail roads.  A place where we are not likely to see anyone for the weekend.

Or maybe because THERE ARE NO SECLUDED CAMPING SPOTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA !!

 

I live in Arizona, so I'm unable to help much.

My only suggestion would be to check into "dispersed" camping in the Cleveland NF.  

I found not too much info on the website, but the following info from the FAQ

http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/cleveland/faq/

"2. Undeveloped camping means you will be camping outside of an established campground which is maintained and identified by the Forest Service. A detailed set of rules and regulations exist for undeveloped camping because of fire danger and the impact of vehicles or horses in the forest. Check with the local Cleveland National Forest Office for directions to an undeveloped camping area and to obtain your overnight Visitor's Permit. A National Forest Adventure Pass is required for most areas. The Trabuco Ranger District has only one area in which undeveloped camping is allowed; the San Mateo Canyon Wilderness. Before you go check on current fire danger levels and restrictions."

A good resource, would be the Cleveland NF Visitor Map.

Remember to leave no trace and be REAL careful with fire.

Good luck!

Tom Yost
Gilbert AZ
2005 Jayco Baja 10Z

[ForestCreature]

Maybe if you called the Field office of the NF or SF you are interested in, the Rangers can suggest areas to boondock in. You'd be suprised at the wealth of info they have on good spots to set up camp, and they share it!!
 
 Good luck finding a spot.