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Ribbonwood Equestrian Campground

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Fire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit charcoal fires, wood-burning camp stoves, and charcoal grills. Only gas or propane stoves are permitted.

Ribbonwood Equestrian Campground is located near Idyllwild in the San Bernardino National Forest. The terrain features forested areas with trails suitable for horseback riding. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer, and nearby attractions include the Pacific Crest Trail and Lake Hemet.

Description

National Forest

San Bernardino National Forest

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. The San Bernardino National Forest is submitting a proposal to increase fees at various sites across the Forest and is seeking public input. Please visit the https://www.fs.usda.gov/sbnf for more information and to submit comments regarding this proposal.

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.

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.

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Location

Ribbonwood Equestrian Campground is located in California

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Palm Desert, California, take the Palms to Pines Highway/Highway 74 south for approximately 16 miles to the community of Pinyon. Turn left onto South Pinyon Drive and the entrance to the campground is on the right.

Address

54270 PINECREST AVE PO BOX 518
Idyllwild, CA 92549

Coordinates

33.5761111 N
116.4547222 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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Site Types

  • RV Sites
  • Group
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites

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Reviewed May. 27, 2019

First time camping.

Good campsite, has the coolest hike trails, and the nights are really beautiful. It was so much fun and I would definitely come back Id just need more blankets because the nights are beyond cold.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Ribbonwood Equestrian Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Ribbonwood Equestrian Campground has water hookups.

  • Are fires allowed at Ribbonwood Equestrian Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Ribbonwood Equestrian Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Ribbonwood Equestrian Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is good.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Ribbonwood Equestrian Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Ribbonwood Equestrian Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Ribbonwood Equestrian Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Ribbonwood Equestrian Campground?

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