Established Camping
Ribbonwood Equestrian Campground
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
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.
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.
Location
Ribbonwood Equestrian Campground is located in California
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
Detours Nearby
Motorcoach Country Club
28 min away
Santa Rosa Yellow Post Sites
1 hr 32 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 46 min from San Diego
- 1 hr 57 min from El Centro
- 2 hrs 19 min from Los Angeles
- 2 hrs 54 min from Yuma
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
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
