Campgrounds and Camping
San Bernardino National Forest is home to a
variety of campgrounds and camping locations—each with its own
unique character and services. The Forest Service describes camping
as either "developed" (usually accessible by road and including
minimal facilities like picnic tables, restrooms and fire-rings),
and "remote" (areas usually accessible only by trails, and may or
may not have minimal facilities). During winter months some
locations may be inaccessible due to snow or closed, check with the
local Ranger Station for
updated conditions.
Buses and Motorhomes in excess of 40 feet in length are not permitted on
the following State Highways
Family
CampgroundsFamily campgrounds are
listed here alphabetically. The table
below shows District (D: MT=Mountaintop,
FC=Front
Country, SJ=San
Jacinto), elevation, number of sites, fees and
features available within the campground. Large
motor homes and trailers cannot be accommodated in
some campgrounds.
All fees quoted are per single unit site, per night and are
subject to change.
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Symbol Key
Restroom
Drinking
Water
Handicap
Accessible
RV
Hookups Available
Showers
Available
Fishing
Nearby
Dump Station
Fire
Lookout Tower nearby
Equestrian
Friendly
Green
Sticker routes nearby
Off-highway
vehicle routes nearby
Expanded
Fee Site
Adventure Pass Required
Winter access for year-round campgrounds may be
affected by snow in some areas. Check with the nearest
Ranger
Station for current status.
Campground Fees are current as of May 2007.
Check with
http://recreation.gov or (877) 444-6777 for reservations and current prices.
Group
CampgroundsThese sites can accommodate groups
of 8 to 100 people. The number of people and vehicles is limited
depending upon the site (see table).
All fees quoted are per site, per night and are
subject to change.
Remote Area Camping
Remote camping is camping outside of a
developed sit. Undeveloped camping provides more solitude and
an opportunity to "rough it." Camping is allowed in Remote
Areas (Dispersed) and at Yellow Post Sites
Yellow Post Sites
Yellow Post Sites are campsites located off
main travel routes.
Though many Yellow Post Sites are located within highly used
recreation areas, they still offer a sense of peace and solitude.
Yellow Post Sites were specifically created to provide a place where
human impacts could be properly managed, thereby reducing those
impacts in the surrounding areas.
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Wood and charcoal campfires are allowed only in developed
campgrounds, picnic areas or yellow post sites and only within
agency-provided fire rings / designated stoves.
Campfires are not allowed anywhere else at any time of the year
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Gas / Propane camp stoves and lanterns are
permitted.
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Picnic tables may be at some locations.
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Pack it in, pack it out. trash
disposal is not available, take everything you brought with you
when you leave.
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A visitor permit is not required.
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Sites are available on a first-come
first-served basis. It is not possible to make reservations.
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An Adventure Pass or America the Beautiful
Interagency Pass is required for most sites.
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Check with the
local Ranger Station for
Yellow Post Site locations, Adventure Pass requirements, and current
fire use restrictions.
Undeveloped or Dispersed Area Camping
Undeveloped or Dispersed areas are designated
areas away from highways and development where camping along back
roads or trails is permitted. Because of year-around fire
danger, wood or charcoal fires are not allowed (includes charcoal in
a BBQ). Chemical or propane stoves may be used if you have a
free California Campfire Permit, which may be obtained at the local
Ranger Station.
"Know before you go" and check at the nearest
Ranger Station for a map of
the Remote Camping Areas and the current fire restrictions.
General Rules for remote camping:
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No wood or charcoal fires
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Chemical and propane stoves allowed with
California Campfire Permit
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Camp at least 200 feet from springs, water,
meadows, trails and roads
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Camp at least a quarter-mile from
designated campgrounds, picnic areas, trailheads
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Camp at least a quarter-mile from private
property and state highways
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Pack out all trash
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Leave no trace
Wilderness Campsites
The number of visitors admitted to the
Wilderness is limited. On
summer weekends some Wilderness areas may fill to capacity well in
advance. Wilderness campsites are accessible by foot and/or
horseback only, and require a free Wilderness permit, which may be
reserved up to three months in advance from the local ranger
station. Permits are issued through the mail or in person. Use of
certain trailheads that access the more popular and highly used
areas require an Adventure Pass or America the
Beautiful Interagency Pass, which must be displayed on the
parked vehicle.
When camping in the Wilderness, lightweight stoves are recommended.
Campfires are not allowed in Wilderness areas on the San Bernardino
National Forest. Due to the unsupervised nature of remote camping
and the importance of maintaining wilderness character and values,
certain other activities may also be restricted. Remote camping
itself may be restricted certain times of the year.
Please call the Forest Supervisor’s Office at (909) 382-2600 for the
current Fire Danger
Level and current Forest Guidelines. |