San Bernardino National Forest

Picnic Areas

Picnic areas on the San Bernardino National Forest are varied. Many are accessible to persons with disabilities, some have drinking water on site, and some have fishing nearby.  Use picnic sites, and other day use areas only between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. During winter months some locations may be inaccessible due to snow or closed, check with the local Ranger Station for updated conditions.

Cajon

 

Name	Amenities and Activities
Applewhite - Lytle Creek Road north of Interstate 15 use Sierra Exit.  Applewhite Campground is across the street. Open all year, Winter hours 8am-5pm
Lost Lake - Swarthout Canyon Road, west of Old Cajon Blvd in Cajon Pass.  Lost Lake is a unique natural lake created by the San Andreas Fault and is fed by deep natural springs. Although the lake has not been stocked with fish for many years, people still try their luck and toss a line in.  Many visit the lake to picnic along the banks. There are also opportunities for bird watching.  Open all year, sunrise to sunset.

 

Arrowhead

 

Name	Amenities and Activities
Baylis Park - Hwy 18 east of Lake Gregory Drive.  Baylis Park was named after Dr. John Baylis, who was instrumental in getting the Rim of the World Highway built (Highway 18).  Baylis is a popular stop for visitors traveling up into the mountains.  Strawberry Peak Fire Lookout Tower is nearby.  Open all year, 6 am to 10 pm
Switzer Park - Hwy 18 west of Skyforest, majestic views of the San Bernardino Valley on clear days.  Open all year, 6 am to 10 pm
Splinters Cabin - Located adjacent to Deep Creek in the Lake Arrowhead area.  Access is Forest Service road (2N26Y) which begins at the end of Hook Creek Road in Cedar Glen.  Follow Forest Service Road 2N26Y to Forest Service Road 3N34C, and turn right, follow this road to the picnic area.   Note:  the Forest Service road is a single lane and a portion of the road is dirt, exercise caution in blind corners.  Deep Creek is a native trout fishery, and the Pacific Crest Trail can be accessed from this site.  Bicycles are not permitted on the Pacific Crest Trail.   Road is closed due to wash-out
Crest Park - Hwy 18 west of Hwy 173, Strawberry Peak Fire Lookout Tower is nearby.  This is a nice setting, with the highway junction to Lake Arrowhead adjacent, great for mountain visitors headed for Lake Arrowhead to stop and enjoy the view.  Parking area not plowed for snow.  Open all year, 6 am to 10 pm

Big Bear

 

Name	Amenities and Activities
Aspen Glen - Located west of the Village. South of Hwy 18 on Mill Creek Road.  Pineknot trail begins at the picnic area, with hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian opportunities. Very popular during the winter.   Open all year, 6 am to 10 pm
Grout Bay  - Located 1/4 mile west of Fawnskin on Hwy 38. - Closed during eagle season; November 1st thru March 31st. Open 6 am to 10 pm
Juniper Point - Located on Highway 38, 1 mile west of Stanfield Cut-off. The paved Alpine Pedal Path runs through the picnic area, and is an excellent walk or ride along the north shore of Big Bear Lake. Open May thru September, 6 am to 10 pm
Meadows Edge - Located on Hwy 38, 2 miles east of Fawnskin on the north shore of Big Bear Lake. It is located adjacent to Serrano Campground. Open mid-May thru October 31st, 6 am to 10 pm

San Gorgonio


 

Name	Amenities and Activities
Falls - Hwy 38 to Valley of the Falls Drive, portions of the site closed in Winter.  Vivian Creek Trail to the San Gorgonio Wilderness starts here, and the Momyer Trailhead is nearby. Closed with the first snow and reopens the weekend before Memorial Day, 6 am to 10 pm	water system temporarily shut off for repairs / replacement
Jenks Lake ($5 parking fee) Hwy 38 to Jenks Lake Road - Very scenic lake with excellent fishing, and a fishing pier. Open May thru October, closed in Winter.
Thurman Flats - Hwy 38 east of Bryant Avenue, right hand side of the highway, adjacent to Mill Creek, a year around stream.  Open all year, 6 am to 10 pm	Site closed for rehabilitation - Re-opening planned for May

San Jacinto

 

Name	Amenities and Activities
Fuller Mill Creek - Hwy 243, plenty of shade, nice beautiful area on a hot day.  Note:  Fuller Mill Creek closed to public access by Forest Order to protect the mountain yellow-legged frog. Open all year, 6 am to 10 pm
Lake Fulmor - Hwy 243, try your luck fishing this popular fishing spot, just a short drive from the Banning Pass.  Lake Fulmor also boasts a fishing pier.  Please exercise extreme caution while crossing the highway.  Open all year, 6 am to 10 pm
Lake Hemet - Hwy 79, Lake Hemet offers plenty of shore fishing to the angler.  Campers can stay overnight at the adjacent campground operated by the Lake Hemet Municipal Water District.  The Water District also has small boats available for day rental.  Open all year, 6 am to 10 pm

Recreation Symbol Descriptions
 

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Accessible  Adventure Pass Required Bicycling Nearby Canoeing Drinking Water Equestrian Nearby	Concession Operated Fishing Nearby Hiking Lookout Nearby Mountain Climbing Picnic Tables	Restroom Primitive Restroom Flush Restroom Vault Wilderness Nearby