Coon Creek Yellow Post Sites

These 19 yellow post sites are individual camping sites. Each campsite is available on a first-come-first-serve basis. No reservations.

Campfire permits are required for any type of fire use - campfires, or stoves. Campfires may not be allowed certain times of the year.

Camping Regulation due to FOREST ORDER NO. 05-12-00-23-05

1. Camping for more than 14 days in any 30-day period. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(a).
2. Camping within 1/4 mile of State Highways, developed campgrounds, picnic grounds, developed recreation sites, trailheads, and private property. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(e).
3. Entering or remaining in a campground between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. except for persons who are camping in such campgrounds. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(c).
4. Parking or leaving a vehicle in violation of posted instructions. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(g).Each site is limited to a maximum of 8 persons at any one time. There is limited parking at these sites for 2 vehicles. Amenities includes 1 picnic table and 1 fire ring. There are no restroom facilities. There is no drinking water.

Sand to Snow National Monument Yellow Post sites 17-19 are near the well-known Pacific Crest Trail that stretches from the Mexican border up to Canada.

Most of these sites are shaded by pine trees and a few are near seasonal Coon Creek.

Where are the Sites? 

These Yellow Post Sites are reached via forest road 1N02 off of Hwy 38 between Barton Flats and Onyx Summit.  1N02 is a dirt road and not recommended for low-clearance vehicles. 

Please refer to the Coon Creek Yellow Post site map or pick one up at the Mill Creek Ranger Station and Big Bear Discovery Center.