Sand to Snow National Monument
The 154,000-acre monument extends from Bureau of Land Management lands on the Sonoran desert floor up to over 10,000 feet in the San Gorgonio Wilderness on the San Bernardino National Forest.
The striking diversity of lands within this monument is breathtaking – they are filled with the stories of ancient peoples, soaring mountain peaks, critical wildlife corridors and rich biological diversity. They also offer a wide variety of recreation opportunities for urban populations living close to the shadows of these majestic mountain peaks. The San Gorgonio Mountain region serves as an important recreational hub for 24 million people living within a 2 hour drive of the area.
The Sand to Snow National Monument is co-managed by the U.S. Forest Service (71,000 acres on the San Bernardino National Forest) and the Bureau of Land Management (83,000 acres of the California Desert District). Within the monument boundary, both agencies manage approximately 101,000 acres as Wilderness.
Learn more about the monument:
- Forest Service: Sand to Snow National Monument
- Bureau of Land Management: Sand to Snow National Monument
Contacts:
The Wildland Conservancy Whitewater Preserve
9160 Whitewater Canyon Road
Whitewater, CA 92282
(760) 325-7222
11055 East Drive
Morongo Valley, CA 92256
(760) 792-1842
Maps:
General Information
Free wilderness permits required for day trips and overnight camping in San Gorgonio Wilderness. Permits are available at the Mill Creek Visitor Center
Adventure Pass or Interagency Pass required at selected sites
Address: 34701 Mill Creek Road Mentone, CA 92359
Phone: (909) 382-2882
Hours: Saturday-Sunday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
