San Bernardino National Forest

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Pinyon Flats campground is located in a desert landscape with views of the surrounding mountains. Accessible. 18 sites available.

Pinyon Flat Campground

## Overview

Ribbonwood is an ideal mountain escape for equestrian campers. The campground overlooks Palm Desert and the Salton Sea in southern California and provides visitors with access to hundreds of miles of terrain for exploration and enjoyment. 

## Recreation

Horseback riding and mountain biking are popular activities. The 5.3-mile Sawmill Trail begins within the campground and traverses an old road with 2,220 feet of elevation gain. It also intersects with the Cactus Spring Trail near the campground's parking area.   
  
Bountiful botanical species exist along the trail, providing scenic views for travelers. 

## Facilities

The campground offers less than a dozen large, single-family campsites for both tent or RV camping. Each is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided, and campsites each have access to two horse corrals and hitching racks. 

## Natural Features

The campground is located approximately 16 miles southeast of Palm Desert, California, at an elevation of about 4,000 feet. It is nestled in a chaparral brush, high desert environment of cactus, pinyon pine and yucca plants. Roads and spurs are gravel.

Ribbonwood Equestrian Campground

14 remote camping sites scattered across the high ridge of the Santa Rosa Mountain offer isolated scenic campsites ideal for tent and car camping or a relaxing picnic far from the crowds. A fire ring and a picnic table is available at each site, however these sites do NOT contain many amenities found at developed campgrounds. Water is available only at Santa Rosa Spring Yellow Post Site 3 & 4, the only restroom is located near Yellow Post Sites 10 - 14. Trash containers are not provided, please pack it in - pack it out! All sites are first-come, first-served. Campfire permits are required for any type of fire use - campfires, charcoal BBQ's, or propane or liquid fuel stoves. Campfires may not be allowed during high fire danger, generally July through December. Please see "Current Conditions" below. These Yellow Post Sites are reached via Forest Road 7S02 (Santa Rosa Truck Trail). 7S02 is an unpaved road which may not be suitable for all vehicles. Please also view the Santa Rosa Truck Trail page, or call the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center at 760-862-9984 (Closed Tues/Wed), or the Idyllwild Ranger Station for more information on road conditions and fire restrictions (909) 382-2921 (closed Wed/Thurs).

Santa Rosa Yellow Post Sites

Lake Cahuilla

Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: https://www.campendium.com/camping/boondocking-101/

Tool Box Springs Campground

These 6 remote camping sites offer isolated scenic locations ideal for tent and car camping or a relaxing picnic far from the crowds. Other than a pit for campfires, these sites do NOT contain the amenities found at developed campgrounds. There is no water, no picnic tables, no restrooms nearby, and no trash containers. Please pack it in - pack it out! All sites are first-come, first-served. Campfire permits are required for any type of fire use - campfires, charcoal BBQ's, or stoves. Campfires may not be allowed certain times of the year. These Yellow Post Sites are reached via Forest Road 6S13 (dirt). Please call or stop by the Idyllwild Ranger Station for road conditions, current fire restriction, and other information (909) 382-2922 (closed Wed/Thurs).

Tool Box Springs Yellow Post Sites

Motorcoach Country Club is located in beautiful Indio, CA not far from Palm Springs.  They were voted #1 Best Luxury RV Resort by USA Today!  All lots can accommodate motorhomes, 30'- 45' and include a concrete parking pad, landscaping and full hook ups including water, sewer and electric.

Motorcoach Country Club

**Palm Springs Oasis RV Resort** is located in Palm Springs, an area rich in history and blessed with gorgeous weather! Palm Springs is a preferred destination of travelers from all over the world. **Palm Springs Oasis** is an RV resort nestled at the base of the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountain ranges, providing guests with magnificent views from every angle and conveniently located near entertainment for all ages. Take a ride on the Palm Springs world famous aerial Tramway, catch a play at a local theatre or shop in the many area boutiques and galleries. **Palm Springs Oasis RV Resort** features 140 sites, all with full hook-ups for ultimate comfort. If you are a golfer, book a tee time at our adjacent property, Date Palm Country Club and then grab lunch at their full service restaurant, AJ's On the Green. The staff at **Palm Springs Oasis** cannot wait to help you make vacation memories! RV Resort in California Whether you're planning a retreat for the whole family, a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Palm Springs Oasis RV Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.

Palm Springs Oasis RV Resort

Lake Hemet is surrounded by the majestic beauty of the San Jacinto Mountains, in Mountain Center, near the charming town of Idyllwild. The scenery is splendid no matter which direction you look. Tall pines, manzanitas, sage, and giant oaks abound!

Lake Hemet is one of the most popular spots in Southern California for camping and fishing. The recent additions of the Soaring Pines Cafe serving delicious food and Splashing Eagle Swim Zone have made Lake Hemet the vacation spot to be during the spring and summer months.

Remember to pack a camera and binoculars, and keep a watchful eye as majestic eagles, hawks, and other wildlife are often seen soaring throughout the forest and campground. Come and enjoy camping, fishing, boating and the breathtaking scenery all year round.

DAY USE:  In addition to camping, Lake Hemet offers public access to the campground for day use guests daily (hours vary by season).  Day use is $25 per vehicle and affords guests with the opportunity to picnic, shoreline fish, launch personal boats or kayaks (additional fees apply) and rent boats or kayaks from our marina.  If you are visiting other guests who are overnight camping with us, the $25 fee still applies.
NOTE:  DAY USE WILL BE CLOSED FOR ALL SUMMER HOLIDAY WEEKENDS FROM FRIDAY TO SUNDAY for Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day weekends.  Only guests with previously purchased annual day use or launch passes will be allowed as our campground will be fully booked and activities are planned for our guests.

Lake Hemet Campground

Beautiful Hurkey Creek Park, located off of Hwy 74 in the San Jacinto Mountains just 4 miles southeast of Mountain Center, is the perfect locale for reconnecting with nature and our local mountain ecology. This idyllic getaway boasts a seasonal creek, majestic pine trees, awe-inspiring mountain views, and all the charms and tranquility of a classic woodland recreation area.

The park’s rustic but well maintained campground offers 130 individual campsites for overnight or extended stays of up to 14 days, as well as large group camping areas in 5 separate loops that can accommodate 80-100 campers each. Popular activities for both campers and day-use guests include picnicking, BBQ, hiking, biking and bird-watching. The meadow offers a large area for outdoor games or group gatherings. For the younger set, there is a fun modern playground. 

Hurkey Creek Park

Yosemite Modern

National Forest

Basic little ground with convenient water and bathroom if you need it. Nice picnic tables and cozy sites! 


Beautiful mountain area 

Rather larger parcels for individual camping and rv sites. definitely not on top of your neighbors. I’m picky when it comes to sites and privacy so trust me you’ll enjoy this. It’s right off hwy 74 so you hear cars but it’s not bad. Great views from everywhere, find a spot with trees so you can have some extra shade! I’m quite impressed with the fire pits other than the fact they’re fairly shallow. They have this really cool grill grate that you can raise and lower over one side of the fire.  There’s a faucet at each campsite I believe, at least at site 19 and several others I walked by. 

Pinyon Flat Campground

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