San Bernardino National Forest
San Bernardino
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Front Country Ranger District
- San Gorgonio Ranger Station
The
Front Country Ranger District provides a scenic mountain backdrop for
San Bernardino and other inland empire communities. The steep
chaparral-covered slopes descend into shaded canyons which support
important riparian habitat. With large urban communities surrounding its
borders, the Front Country District is a haven for city dwellers seeking
a respite from the heat. Visitors flock to the cool canyons to relax in
the streams, frequently exceeding the capacity of developed facilities.
Mt. San Gorgonio, the highest peak in southern California, is located
here.
Special Places
Forest Falls – Nestled in a Canyon at the base of “Big Falls” waterfall,
the community of Forest Falls presents a picturesque setting. The cool
water and towering pines make it a frequent destination for summertime
visitors. Easily reached by city dwellers during the winter months, it
is the most popular destination on the Forest for winter snow play.
Mt. San Gorgonio – At 11,502 feet, Mt. San Gorgonio is the highest peak
in Southern California. It is located within the San Gorgonio
Wilderness, one of the most heavily used wilderness areas in the
country. Also located within the Wilderness is San Bernardino Peak, the
starting point for the San Bernardino Base Meridian, from which all of
southern California was surveyed in he 19th century.
We are located on the corner of Bryant and Highway 38 in
Mentone.
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 8:00 am -
4:30 pm, closed for lunch between 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
(Closed Tuesday & Wednesday)
Mailing and Street Address:
San Gorgonio Ranger Station
34701 Mill Creek Road
Mentone, CA 92359
Directions by Google Maps
(909) 382-2881 (voice)
(909) 382-2882 (voice)
(800) 877-8339 (TTY)
The San Gorgonio office provides the following services to the public:
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Snowmobile Permits
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Adventure Passes and all other Permits Available
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Maps, books and Brochures
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Forest related gift items
Interested in helping out at the Ranger Station or in the Wilderness?
San
Gorgonio Wilderness Association
Volunteers provide information and interpretation to visitors, develop
publications, lead nature walks, present evening programs, construct displays,
repair and build trails, patrol the San Gorgonio Wilderness, and operate the
Barton Flats Visitor Center. Volunteers attend a day-long training workshop
every year in May. SGWA sells maps and other publications and has published a
book on the San Gorgonio Wilderness.
Contact:
San Gorgonio Wilderness Association
c/o San Gorgonio Ranger Station
34701 Mill Creek Road
Mentone, CA 92359
909-382-2906
Contact the Front Country Ranger
District (Lytle Creek & San Gorgonio Ranger Stations) via
Electronic Comment Card (Do not use this for San Gorgonio Wilderness
Applications)
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Interested in helping out at the Ranger Station or in the Wilderness?
SAN GORGONIO WILDERNESS ASSOCIATION
Volunteers provide information and interpretation to visitors, develop
publications, lead nature walks, present evening programs, construct displays,
repair and build trails, patrol the San Gorgonio Wilderness, and operate the
Barton Flats Visitor Center. Volunteers attend a day-long training workshop
every year in May. SGWA sells maps and other publications and has published a
book on the San Gorgonio Wilderness.
San Gorgonio Wilderness Permits -
online application
Contact:
San Gorgonio Wilderness Association
c/o San Gorgonio Ranger Station
34701 Mill Creek Road
Mentone, CA 92359
909-382-2906
US Forest Service
- San Bernardino National Forest
Last Modified:
Monday, 05 January 2009 at 19:36:44 EST