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Recreation

During the inception of national forest reserves in the late 1800s, the San Bernardino National Forest was recognized as one of the premier forests for recreation, and a top destination for people to escape their urban lives for a peaceful retreat in the mountains.

Now, with hundreds of miles of nationally recognized hiking trails, seven designated Wildernesses, 42 campgrounds, four winter recreation resorts, seven wild and scenic rivers, the two tallest mountains in Southern California, and one of the best destinations for off-highway vehicle riding, there is more than a lifetime of activities to do on the San Bernardino National Forest. Which adventure will you choose next?

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1N09 Recreational Shooting Sites
Site Temporarily Closed
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
In the San Bernardino National Forest, visitors can only target shoot in designated and signed areas and only at certain times due to fire danger rating. Target Shooting areas may be closed…

2W20
Biking Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Single track trail that branches north off 3N14 near Rattlesnake Mountain and terminates at the Forest Boundary.

Alder Creek Trail 2W18
Hiking
Trail starts at the Santa Ana River just east of Government Peak, climbs north 2.25 miles to intersect City Creek Road.

Alessandro Trail 2E44
Biking Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
This trail begins at Bautista Canyon Road, goes south, and ends at Red Mountain OHV Road 6S22.

Alpine Pedal Path Spur 1E50.1
Biking Hiking
The Alpine Pedal Path Spur 1E50.1 leads from the Big Bear Discovery Center and connects you to the Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50.

Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50
Hiking Biking
The Alpine Pedal Path is easily accessible for hikers, skaters, joggers and even strollers and wheelchairs. This path extends through a pedestrian tunnel under Highway 38, North Shore Drive, to the…

Anderson Spur 1E66
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
Anderson Spur 1E66 is part of the route to Anderson Peak. The trail branches off at an elevation of approximately 10,401 feet. It leads to Anderson Flat, which is at an elevation of 10,598 feet.

Applewhite Campground
Site Open
Located three miles north of the Lytle Creek Ranger Station, the campground provides an easy get-away. Trees surround the campsites and Lytle Creek flows across the street at Applewhite Picnic Area.…

Applewhite Picnic Area
Site Open
Picnicking Outdoor Science and Learning
This is a large family-friendly picnic area located in the community of Lytle Creek, which can accommodate up to 184 vehicles. Once filled, this site will close on busy summer weekends.There are…
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