Crab Flats OHV Road 3N34

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

San Bernardino National Forest (NF) · Open Access

4,815 ft
Elevation

The Crab Flats OHV Road 3N34 is also known as the "Willow Creek Jeep Trail" on the west end and a portion just east of Deep Creek is known as "Dishpan Springs". The OHV road is just over 14 miles long and travels from State Highway 173 to Holcomb Valley OHV Road 3N16 at the Crab Flats Campground.

Important Note: The portion of 3N34 between State Highway 173 and the Pinnacles OHV Staging Area is restricted to street legal vehicles only. Non-street legal vehicles must be transported to the Pinnacles OHV Staging Area, and not staged or ridden on State Highway 173.

The portion of the road known as "Dishpan Springs" is approx. 2 miles long and travels from the Deep Creek Bridge to Fishermans Camp trailhead, and is rated as "most difficult" - When in doubt, please call ahead to the local Ranger Station to check on conditions.

Getting there

34.29764, -117.19930 · 34°17'51.5"N 117°11'57.5"W

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Typical weather

Typically 82°F in Aug, down to 43°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F444552606776818274635243
Low °F293032364149575752433429
Precip in8.49.95.22.81.10.30.10.10.32.12.45.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Crab Flats OHV Road 3N34

Can you reserve a site at Crab Flats OHV Road 3N34?
No. Crab Flats OHV Road 3N34 is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Crab Flats OHV Road 3N34

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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