Recreation


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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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Recreation Map

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Current Recreation Conditions

Area Name Status Area Conditions
1N09 Recreational Shooting Sites Open Open Yellow Warning Triangle Symbol High clearance vehicles are highly recommended due to severe washouts from recent storms.   Forest Service Road 1N09 is NOT an OHV route. Green Sticker and Red Sticker vehicles are NOT allowed, street legal vehicles ONLY.
Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50 Open Open
Applewhite Campground Open Open Open and available for reservation online.  Closed Tuesday 12pm to Thursday 12pm for maintenance. 
Applewhite Picnic Area Open Open
  • This area is subjected to Flash floods during the rainy season. Please use EXTREME caution when visiting creeks in the area after the rainy season as the water may be flowing faster than usual.
  • This area is home to a diverse population of wildlife. Never approach, antagonize, or attempt to feed any wildlife. Visitors need to be mindful of wildlife that may cause harm. See list below.
    • Rattle Snakes
    • Bears
    • Mountain Lions
    • Bobcats
    • Mule Deer
Arrastre Recreational Shooting Site 1 Open Open   Winter Road conditions will vary with snow, ice and mud. Please be cautious in driving on unpredictable Forest Service Roads. 
Arrastre Recreational Shooting Site 2 Open Open  Winter Road conditions will vary with snow, ice and mud. Please be cautious in driving on unpredictable Forest Service Roads. 
Arrastre/Deer Springs PCT Trail Camp (hike-in only Open Open Yellow Warning Triangle Symbol As of Thursday, 05/26/2022, No wood or charcoal fires or barbecues are allowed due to high fire danger. Gas/Propane appliances are permitted with fuel shut-off valve, stoves, fire-rings, etc. CA Campfire Permit: https://www.readyforwildfire.org/permits/campfire-permit/ 
Arrowhead Fish & Game - Shooting Range Open Open
Aspen Glen Picnic Area Open Open Yellow Warning Triangle Symbol  Permanent restrooms are closed. Recreational Fee Passes- Adventure Passes are not required at this time. Wood or charcoal fires, or barbecues are allowed in the agency provided grills.  Gas/Propane appliances - stoves, fire-rings, etc. - are permitted with fuel shut-off valve. CA Campfire Permit: https://www.readyforwildfire.org/permits/campfire-permit/ 
Aspen Glen Snow Play Area Open Open Please note: snow sledding conditions will vary depending on recent snowfall and expected warmer temperature. There is limited parking. 
Aspen Grove Trail 2E05 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed Yellow Warning Triangle Symbol   A portion of the trail was burned over in the 2015 Lake Fire. Potential hazards include falling trees and limbs, loose rocks and ash pits. Portions of the trail may be damaged or blocked with debris.
Baldy Mesa (Trestles) OHV Staging Area Open Open
  • No wood fires, charcoal bbqs or charcoal stoves allowed outside agency provided fire-rings. The use of propane or gas appliances allowed with a valid  CA campfire permit.
  • No ground fires or building of rock-fire-rings permitted anywhere on Southern CA Forests.
Baldy Mesa OHV Road 3N21 Open Open
  • No wood fires, charcoal bbqs or charcoal stove allowed outside agency provided fire-rings. The use of propane or gas appliances allowed with a valid  CA campfire permit.
  • No ground fires or building of rock-fire-rings permitted anywhere on Southern CA Forests.
Barton Flats Family Campground Open Open
Barton Flats Snow Play Area Closed Closed Please call for current snow conditions. 
Baylis Park Picnic Area Open Open
Bear Mountain Ski Resort Closed Closed Winter Recreational Area Winter Chair Lift-Ski Lift Winter Downhill Skiing Winter SnowboardingWinter Cross Country SkiingWinter SnowshoeingMountain BikingGolfing
Bee Canyon OHV Road 5S07 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed As of 1/19/23, road is closed for safety precautions, due to a sink hole in the road.  Road is closed by Forest Order #05-12-55-24-01.  There are many other OHV Green Sticker routes starting from Highway 243.  OHV routes are 5S09, 4S21, 4S05, 4S06.  Free maps are available at the Forest Service Visitor Center at 54270 Pine Crest Ave, in Idyllwild.  
Bee Canyon Recreational Shooting Sites Open Open Currently, Bee Canyon road is closed.  Drive about a mile and a half to Forest Service gate from highway 74. Park and do not block gate or road.  Do not shoot near the gate; it is private property.  Violators will be cited.  You must hike in about a half mile. Pack out all trash and shells.  Bee Canyon road 5S07 is closed due to sink hole in the road, as of 1/19/2023.  Road is closed by Forest Order #05-12-55-24-01.
Big Bear Snow Play Open Open Winter Recreational Area Winter Snow Tubing   
Big Bear Valley Sportsman's Club - Shooting Range Closed Closed Call ahead to determine range status days, hours and shooting options vary. Range phone during hours of operation only. (909) 585-4686
Big Bear Yellow Post Sites Open Open Yellow Warning Triangle Symbol . Wood or charcoal fires or barbecues are allowed only in the agency provided fire rings and barbecues. Gas/Propane appliances - stoves, fire-rings, etc. - are permitted with fuel shut-off valve. Get your CA Campfire Permit.
Big Falls Trail 1E13 Open Open
Big Pine Flat Equestrian Group Campground Open Open
Big Pine Flat Family Campground Open Open
Big Pine Flat Recreational Shooting Site # 1 Open Open Yellow Warning Triangle Symbol  High clearance vehicles are highly recommended due to winter conditons. Winter road conditions will vary with snow, ice, and mud. Please be cautious whendriving on Forest Service Roads.
Big Pine Flat Recreational Shooting Site # 2 Open Open Yellow Warning Triangle Symbol  High clearance vehicles are highly recommended due to winter conditons.  Winter road conditions will vary with snow, ice, and mud. Please be cautious when driving on Forest Service Roads. 
Big Pine Flat Recreational Shooting Site # 3 Open Open Yellow Warning Triangle Symbol  High clearance vehicles are highly recommended due to winter conditons. Winter road conditions will vary with snow, ice, and mud. Please be cautious when driving on Forest Service Roads. 
Black Mountain Fire Lookout Open Open Lookout tower is open.  Walk a half mile to the lookout from the Boulder Basin campground.  
Black Mountain Group Campground Open Open Open.  Reservation only.
Black Mountain Trail 2E35 Open Open Trail begins 1.3 miles south of Vista Grande Fire Station.
Black Mountain Yellow Post Sites Open Open Black Mountain road is open. High clearance vehicles recommended.   
Bluff Mesa Group Campground Open Open
Boo Hoff Trail Open Open Please report trail conditions to (760) 862-9984
Boulder Basin Campground Open Open Open. 
Butler Peak Fire Lookout Closed Closed
Buttercup Group Campground Open Open
Cactus Flat OHV Staging Area Open Open Yellow Warning Triangle Symbol No wood or charcoal fires or barbecues are allowed due to high fire danger. Gas/Propane appliances are permitted with fuel shut-off valve, stoves, fire-rings, etc. CA Campfire Permit: https://www.readyforwildfire.org/permits/campfire-permit/ 
Cactus Spring Trail 5E01 Open Open Please report trail conditions to (760) 862-9984
Cahuilla Mountain Trail 2E45 Open Open Please report trail conditions to Idyllwild Ranger Station 1-909-382-2921.
Cahuilla Tewanet Scenic Overlook Open Open
Carumba Trail 3E04 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed This is a connector trail in the San Jacinto Wilderness.  The Caramba trail is not maintained from the Skunk Cabbage junction to Laws junction.  
Cedar (Laws) Trail 3E16 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed The trail has been unmaintained since the Mountain Fire (July 2013).  This trail has many downed trees, trail is hard to follow. This is a connector trail within the wilderness.
Cedar Springs Trail 4EI7 Open Open
Champion Lodgepole Trail 1W11 Open Open
Clark's Ranch Yellow Post Site Open Open Yellow Warning Triangle Symbol Gas/Propane appliances are permitted with fuel shut-off valve with a valid CA Campfire permit. Get your campfire permit
Cleghorn Ridge OHV Road 2N47 Open Open
Climbers Trail 3E06 to Suicide Rock Open Open
Coldwater Canyon Yellow Post Sites Open Open The road has been severely impacted by past storms and is difficult to drive anytime of the year. Additionally, icy conditions make the roads to these sites very difficult to drive in winter months. Visitors should take extreme caution.
Coon Creek Cabin Group Campground Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed
Coon Creek Yellow Post Sites Unreachable Unreachable
Cougar Crest Trail 1E22 Open Open Gas/Propane appliances are permitted with fuel shut-off valve, stoves, fire-rings, etc. CA Campfire Permit: https://www.readyforwildfire.org/permits/campfire-permit/ 
Council Group Campground Open Open
Crab Flat Loop OHV Route 2N31Y Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed
Crab Flats Family Campground Open Open
Crab Flats OHV Road 3N34 Open Open
Crest Park Picnic Area Open Open Yellow Warning Triangle Symbol Wood or charcoal fires are only allowed in agency provided grills. Gas/Propane appliances are permitted with fuel shut-off valve, stoves, fire-rings, etc. CA Campfire Permit: https://www.readyforwildfire.org/permits/campfire-permit/ 
Dark Canyon Campground Open Open Dark Canyon is open.  First come, first serve only, 14 sites available. No reservations.
Deep Creek None None Road Closed SignA portion of the creek is closed between Splinters Cabin and Devils Hole, including Splinters Cabin Road (3N34C) and Hook Creek Road (2N26Y). More information can be read in the press release.
Deep Creek Hot Springs Open Open
  • No overnight camping or campfires.
  • No trash service or restrooms available.
  • PACK IT IN AND PACK IT OUT!
Deer Group Campground Open Open
Deer Hunt Zone D19 - San Jacinto / Santa Rosa Mtns Closed Closed Be aware of the Fairview Fire Closure area.  Click on Alerts and Notices for Forest Order.  Be aware of State Game Refuge; know your boundaries.  
Deer Springs Trail to Suicide Rock 3E17 to 3E33 Open Open Open.
Desert Front OHV Road 3N24 Not Cleared Not Cleared Yellow Warning Triangle Symbol  Road has severe damage due to recent storms. High clearance, 4x4 vehicles are highly recommended. Area may still be impassable. 
Devils Slide Trail 3E05 Open Open Day use permits are required for all wilderness trails. Devil's Slide permits are limited on Saturdays and Sundays beginning Memorial weekend until Labor Day weekend.  You must have a permit stamped for that date, issued by the staff, all others are not valid  Send your permit request in advance by mail or fax.  Have a second choice in mind, in case you cannot get a Devil's Slide permit for Saturday or Sunday during that period. San Jacinto Wilderness Visitor Permit Application  
Dogwood Family Campground Open Open ...
Dollar Lake Spur Trail 1E03 Open Open
Dry Lake Trail 1E05.3 Open Open
East Indian Creek OHV Road 4S10 Open Open 5S07 Bee Canyon Road is closed for public safety, due to a sink hole in the road per Forest Order 05-12-55-24-01.
Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail 3E07 Open Open Open.
Falls Picnic Area Open Open Yellow Warning Triangle SymbolUpper Big Fall Trail closed 
  • This area is subjected to Flash floods during the rainy season. Please use EXTREME caution when visiting creeks in the area after the rainy season as the water may be flowing faster than usual.
Farview Point Open Open Black Mountain Road 4S01 will open.  High clearance, and four-wheel drive is highly recommended when open.  Call for updates.
Fern Basin Campground Open Open Campground is open. Water will not be available at Fern Basin.  Campers can get water at Marion Mountain campground, or bring your own.  
Fish Creek Trail 1W07 Unreachable Unreachable Yellow Warning Triangle Symbol Forest Service Road 1N02 and 1N05 are closed to motorized vehicles for the winter season. A portion of the trail was burned over in the 2015 Lake Fire. Potential hazards include falling trees and limbs, loose rocks and ash pits. Portions of the trail may be damaged or blocked with debris.
Fisherman's Group Campground Open Open ...
Fobes Trail 4E04 Open Open No permit needed unless hiking north or south on the Pacific Crest Trail. 
Forsee Basin / Johns Meadow Trail 1E16 Open Open
  • A portion of the trail was burned over in the 2020 El Dorado Fire. Potential hazards include falling trees and limbs, loose rocks and ash pits. Portions of the trail may be damaged or blocked with debris.
Forsee Creek Trail 1E06 Open Open
  • A portion of the trail was burned over in the 2020 El Dorado Fire. Potential hazards include falling trees and limbs, loose rocks and ash pits. Portions of the trail may be damaged or blocked with debris.
  • John's Meadow is currently unavailable for overnight camping due to damage from the fire. 
Fuller Mill Creek Picnic Area Open Open www.preventwildfiresca.org     
Fuller Ridge Trail Open Open Four-wheel drive, with high clearance is highly recommended. 
Garstin Trail Open Open Please report trail conditions to (760) 862-9984
Gobbler's Knob Yellow Post Sites Open Open Icy conditions make the roads to these sites very difficult to drive in winter months. Visitors using vehicles should take extreme caution.
Goff Flat Yellow Post Site Open Open Road may be in bad condition due to recent storms.  Please report conditions to 909-382-2921.
Gold Fever Interpretive Site Open Open 4WD high clearance vehicles, mud or snow tires, chains and a shovel are the recommendations.
Gray's Peak Group Campground Closed Closed
Grays Peak Trail 1W06 Open Open Currently closed due to Forest Order 05-12-52-23-07. (Closure Map)This order is effective unil July, 31,2024.
Green Spot Equestrian Group Closed Closed
Green Valley Family Campground Open Open ...
Grout Bay Picnic Area Open Open
Halfway Trail 1E18 Open Open
Hanna Flat Family Campground Open Open
Heaps Peak Arboretum Day Use Area Open Open Yellow Warning Triangle SymbolVisitors are strongly encouraged to remain on the trails.
Heaps Peak Arboretum Trail 3W05 Open Open Yellow Warning Triangle SymbolVisitors are strongly encouraged to remain on trails. 
Heart Bar Equestrian Group Campground Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed
Heart Bar Family Campground Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed
Holcomb Valley Campground Open Open Yellow Warning Triangle Symbol  Wood or charcoal fires and barbecues are allowed in the agency provided campfire rings and barbecues. Gas/Propane appliances are permitted with fuel shut-off valve, stoves, fire-rings, etc.
Humber Park Trailhead Parking Open Open Open.  
Indian Canyon OHV Road 4S06 Open Open 5S07 Bee Canyon Road is closed to vehicle traffic for public safety, due to a sink hole in the road per Forest Order 05-12-55-24-01.
Indian Mountain OHV Road 4S21 Open Open OHV - DD3 - Most Difficult - Black DiamondBlack Diamond Trail.  5S07 Bee Canyon Road is closed to vehicle traffic for public safety, due to a sink hole in the road per Forest Order 05-12-55-24-01.
Ironwood Group Campground Closed Closed
Jenks Lake Day Use Area Open Open
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed
Juan Diego OHV Road 6S89 Open Open
Juniper Point Picnic Area Open Open
Juniper Springs Group Campground Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed Road Closed SignJuniper Springs Group Campground is closed for the rest of the season due to road damage from Tropical Storm Hilary.
Keller Peak Fire Lookout Open Open ...
Keller Peak Yellow Post Sites Open Open
Lake Fulmor Day Use Area Open Open Open
Lake Gregory County Regional Park Open Open
Lake Hemet Day Use Area Open Open Fully open, day use only.  A fee machine is available in the first parking lot.  Adventure passes can be bought using a debit or credit card.    
Little San Gorgonio Trail 1E11.2 Open Open Day use permits required. For overnight permits, reserve through the San Gorgonio Wilderness Association.
Little Tahquitz Valley Trail 3E41 Open Open
Lobo Group Campground Open Open
Lodgepole Trail 1E14 Open Open
Lost Creek Trail 1E09 Open Open Yellow Warning Triangle SymbolA portion of the trail was burned over in the 2015 Lake Fire. Potential hazards include falling trees and limbs, loose rocks and ash pits. Portions of the trail may be damaged or blocked with debris. The trail may be hard to follow at times.
Lost Lake Day Use Area Open Open This area is home to a diversity of wildlife. Visitors need to be mindful of wildlife that may cause harm such as, see list below . Never approach, antagonize, or attempt to feed any wildlife.
  • Rattle Snakes
  • Bears
  • Mountain Lions
  • Bobcats
  • Mule Deer
Lytle Creek Firing Line - Shooting Range Open Open Subject to weather related closure. Please call ahead to: 1-951-782-7438
Marion Mountain Campground Open Open Campground is open.  
Marion Mountain Trail 2E14 Open Open
Mellor Ranch OHV Road 4S05 Open Open 5S07 Bee Canyon Road is closed to vehicle traffic for public safety, due to a sink hole in the road per Forest Order 05-12-55-23-03.
Metate / Rock Camp Trail 3W15 Open Open
Metate OHV Trail 3W11 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed
Miller Canyon Creek Open Open
Miller Canyon OHV Connector Trail 3W14 Open Open
Miller Canyon OHV Road 2N37 Open Open
Miller Canyon OHV Staging Area Open Open Yellow Warning Triangle Symbol No ground fires or building of rock-fire-rings permitted anywhere on Southern CA Forests! No wood fires, charcoal bbqs or charcoal stoves allowed outside agency provided fire-rings. Gas/Propane appliances are permitted with fuel shut-off valve, stoves, fire-rings, etc. CA Campfire Permit: https://www.readyforwildfire.org/permits/campfire-permit/ 
Mission Springs PCT Trail Camp Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed  Yellow Warning Triangle Symbol  Forest Service Road 1N02, Coon Creek Jump is closed to motorized vehicles. It is one of the district's season winter road closures. Gas/Propane appliances are permitted with fuel shut-off valve, stoves, fire-rings, etc. CA Campfire Permit: https://www.readyforwildfire.org/permits/campfire-permit/ 
Momyer Creek Trail 1E06 Open Open
North Fork Meadows (Big Tree) Trail 1E05.3A Open Open
North Shore Family Campground Open Open ...
Oso Group Campground Open Open
Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Garner Valley to I-10 Open Open
Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Holcomb Ck to Silverwood Open Open
  • Splinter's Cabin Access: This access point is currently closed to day hikes starting and ending here. Hikers with a "PCT Long-distance permit" are allowed. For more information, read the press release about this closure.
  • Equestrian Use: The segment between Splinter's Cabin and Highway 173 is not recommended for stock. Northbound equestrians can bypass this segment of 3N34C, by traveling west on 3N34 and north on SR173, rejoining the trail at the SR173/PCT crossing.
Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Onyx Peak to Holcomb Ck Open Open
Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Silverwood to Wrightwood Open Open
Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Whitewater to Onyx Peak Open Open Storm damage along Whitewater and Mission Creek in Sand to Snow National Monument - Pacific Crest Trail Association (pcta.org) 
Paiute Canyon Yellow Post Sites Open Open Icy conditions make the roads to these sites very difficult to drive in winter months. Visitors should take extreme caution.
Palm Canyon Creek - National Wild & Scenic River Open Open
Palm Canyon Trail 4E01 Open Open
Palms to Pines Scenic Byway Open Open Yellow Warning Triangle Symbol Exercise caution entering and exiting the highway. Slower traffic please use designated turn-outs.
Pilot Fuelbreak OHV Route 2N17X Open Open
  • Splinter's Cabin Access: This access point is currently closed to day hikes starting and ending here. Hikers with a PCT Long-distance permit are allowed. For more information, read the press release about this closure.
  • Equestrian Use: The segment between Splinter's Cabin and Highway 173 is not recommended for stock. Northbound equestrians can bypass this segment of 3N34C, by traveling west on 3N34 and north on SR173, rejoining the trail at the SR173/PCT crossing.
Pilot Rock OHV Road 2N33 Open Open
Pilot Rock Ridge OHV Road 2N36 Open Open
Pineknot Family Campground Open Open
Pinnacles OHV Staging Area Open Open Yellow Warning Triangle Symbol  Wood or charcoal fires or barbecues are only allowed n agency provided grills.  Gas/Propane appliances are permitted with fuel shut-off valve, stoves, fire-rings, etc. CA Campfire Permit: https://www.readyforwildfire.org/permits/campfire-permit/ 
Pinnacles Trail 3W16 Open Open
Pinyon Flat Campground Open Open Check our fire restrictions page for details and exemptions. Campfires are allowed in the agency provided grill.  
Ponderosa Vista Nature Trail 1E19 Unreachable Unreachable
Poopout Hill Trail 1E21 Open Open
Ramona Trail 3E26 Open Open   
Red Mountain Fire Lookout Closed Closed
Red Mountain OHV Road 6S22 Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed Closed due to Fairview Fire Closure Order #05-12-55-23-07.
Ribbonwood Equestrian Campground Open Open Available by reservation only.  Check our fire restrictions page for details and exemptions. 
Rim Nordic Ski Area Open Open Winter Recreational Area Winter Chair Lift-Ski Lift Winter Downhill Skiing Winter SnowboardingWinter Cross Country SkiingWinter SnowshoeingMountain Biking
Rim of the World Scenic Byway Open Open Yellow Warning Triangle Symbol Exercise caution entering and exiting the highway. Slower traffic please use designated turn-outs.
San Bernardino Peak Trail 1W07 Open Open A portion of the trail was burned over in the 2020 El Dorado Fire. Potential hazards include falling trees and limbs, loose rocks and ash pits. Portions of the trail may be damaged or blocked with debris.
San Gorgonio Family Campground Open Open
San Gorgonio Mountain Trail 1E02 Open Open
Sand to Snow National Monument Open Open
Santa Ana River Trail 2E03 Open Open
Santa Rosa Road (7S02) Open Open Four wheel drive and high clearance recommended.  Call for current fire restrictions 760-862-9984 or 909-382-2921.
Santa Rosa Yellow Post Sites Open Open Santa Rosa road 7S02 is open. Road is in rough condition, four wheel drive and high clearance recommended when road is open.  
Serrano Family Campground Open Open
Seven Pines Trail 2E13 Open Open Trail has many downed trees. 
Skunk Cabbage Trail 3E42 Open Open
Sky High Trail 1W07.3 Open Open
Skyline Group Campground Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed
Snow Summit Ski Resort Open Open Winter Recreational AreaWinter Chair Lift-Ski LiftWinter SnowboardingWinter Downhill Skiing Winter Cross Country Skiing Mountain Biking Hiking
Snow Valley Mountain Resort Open Open Winter Recreational AreaWinter Chair Lift-Ski LiftWinter SnowboardingWinter Downhill Skiing Winter Cross Country Skiing Mountain Biking Hiking
South Fork Family Campground Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed
South Fork Trail 1E04 Open Open Yellow Warning Triangle Symbol  A portion of the trail was burned over in the 2015 Lake Fire. Potential hazards include falling trees and limbs, loose rocks and ash pits. Portions of the trail may be damaged or blocked with debris.
South Fork Trail 2E17 (San Jacinto District) Open Open Please report trail conditions to (909) 382-2921.
South Ridge Road Open Open Road is open, high clearance is recommended. 
South Ridge Trail (3E08) Open Open   
Spitler Peak Trail 3E22 Open Open
Stockton Flats Yellow Post Sites Open Open The road has been severely impacted by past storms and is difficult to drive anytime of the year. Additionally, icy conditions make the roads to these sites very difficult to drive in winter months. Visitors should take extreme caution.
Stone Creek Yellow Post Sites (5S09) Open Open Sites can be accessed from 5S09 San Jacinto Truck Trail near Pine Cove.  Cannot exit through Bee Canyon road, 5S07 it is closed due to a major washout and sink hole. 
Stonehouse Yellow Post Site Not Cleared Not Cleared Wood and charcoal fires and stoves prohibited.
Strawberry Peak Fire Lookout Open Open ...
Summit OHV Staging Area Open Open
  • No wood fires, charcoal bbqs or charcoal stove allowed outside agency provided fire-rings. The use of propane or gas appliances allowed with a valid  CA campfire permit.   
  • No ground fires or building of rock-fire-rings permitted anywhere on Southern CA Forests!
Switzer Park Picnic Area Open Open Yellow Warning Triangle Symbol Wood or charcoal fires are only allowed in agency provided grills. Gas/Propane appliances are permitted with fuel shut-off valve, stoves, fire-rings, etc. CA Campfire Permit: https://www.readyforwildfire.org/permits/campfire-permit/ 
Tahquitz Peak Fire Lookout Open Open Open. 
Tanglewood Group Campground Closed Closed
Tent Peg Group Campground Closed Closed ...
Thomas Hunting Grounds Yellow Post Sites Open Open
Thomas Mountain Bike Trail 3E27 Open Open
Thurman Flats Picnic Area Open Open There are times of year where the forest does not allow any No wood fires, charcoal bbqs, or charcoal stoves. Please call the Mill Creek Visitor Center for current fire restrictions or check the Current Fire Restrictions section of this website. Gas/Propane appliances are permitted with fuel shut-off valve with a valid CA campfire permit.  
Tool Box Springs Yellow Post Sites Open Open Road 6S13 one mile south of  Lake Hemet is also known as Little Thomas Mountain Road.  Easier access is via Pyramid Peak Road off of Highway 74, near the community. Call for updates.
Trail of the Phoenix 2W09 Open Open U.S. Fee Area LogoAdventure Pass Required $5/day or $30/year. Interagency Passes also accepted. For more information, please visit our recreation pass page.
Tramway to San Jacinto Peak Open Open Contact Palm Springs Aerial Tramway for updated information.
Vivian Creek Trail 1E08 Open Open Yellow Warning Triangle Symbol Hiking at high elevations (Cucamonga Peak, Ice House Canyon, San Gorgonio Peak, etc..) in winter, spring and even early to mid-summer requires experienced mountaineering skills and IS NOT recommended for those unprepared for extreme conditions that can change very quickly.   A small upper portion of the trail burned in the 2020 Apple Fire. Potential hazards include falling trees and limbs and loose rocks. Portions of the trail may be damaged or blocked with debris.
Whispering Pines Trail 1E33 Open Open
Wild Horse Equestrian Campground Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed
Willow Creek Trail 3E02 Open Open
Wilshire Peak Trail 1E10 Open Open This trail is currently closed due to the Apple Fire Closure and to protect public safety. MAP
Wilson Creek Trail 1W20 Open Open A portion of the trail was burned over in the 2020 El Dorado Fire. Potential hazards include falling trees and limbs, loose rocks and ash pits. Portions of the trail may be damaged or blocked with debris.  
Woodland Trail 1E23 Open Open