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PO Box 518, Idyllwild, CA, 92549, USA
You want a quiet, high-elevation group site and don't mind carrying gear from a locked gate or bringing all your own water.
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Reference information about Black Mountain (San Bernardino) sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p> </p><p>These six remote camping sites offer isolated scenic locations ideal for tent and car camping or a relaxing picnic far from the crowds. Some have great views of San Jacinto Mountain and the San Gorgonio Pass area.<br /><br />These sites are first-come, first-served and are generally open in the late spring, summer, and fall months. During winter, Black Mountain Road closes due to snow accumulation, but it is still possible to hike, snowshoe or cross-country ski to these sites.<br /><br /><img alt="Leave No Trace!" height="60" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/FSEPRD957425.svg" style="padding-right: 10px;" /> Other than a pit for campfires and a picnic table, these sites do NOT contain the amenities found at developed campgrounds. There is no water, no restrooms, and no trash containers. Please pack it in - pack it out!<br /><br />Campfire permits are required for any type of fire use - campfires, charcoal BBQ`s, or gas stoves. Campfires and charcoal BBQ's may not be allowed certain times of the year. See "Current Conditions" box below.<br /><br />Where are the Sites? These Yellow Post Sites are reached via forest road 4S01 off of Hwy 243 north of Idyllwild and south of Banning. This is a dirt road and is not suitable for trailers or RV's. High-clearance vehicles are recommended.</p>
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Best season: summer. Summer offers the best combination of reliable access (campground open May 22–Sep 2), mild daytime temperatures (around 75–80°F) and cool, comfortable nights (low 50s°F), making it ideal for hiking, biking, fishing, wildlife viewing and stargazing. Trails and forest roads are generally snow-free and fully accessible, so group sites and trailheads are open and services are available. Expect moderate-to-high use on summer weekends (quieter weekdays), and be aware of seasonal restrictions such as S Peak months: July, August, June, May Avoid: September, October, November, December
Open May 22–Sept 2; summer temps ~75–80°F and prime hiking conditions praised in reviews.
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Black Mountain Group Campground is a heavily forested site at an elevation of about 7,500 feet, suitable for large groups. The campground features one large group site that accommodates up to 100 guests for tent camping and provides picnic tables and campfire circles with grills. Vault toilets are available, but drinking water is not provided; water can be sourced from Cinco Posa Spring about two miles before the campground. Roads to the site are unpaved and rough, making them unsuitable for trailers and challenging for vehicles without high clearance or 4x4 capabilities.
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