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Booking
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Sites
16 campsites
Season
Year-round
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Unknown
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Price
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
16 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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Pyramid Peak Road off of Highway 74, near the community of Lake Hemet
Self-sufficient campers who haul their own water and pack out everything will find real solitude here, especially on weekdays. Little Thomas Trail starts nearby and the views toward Lake Hemet are worth the elevation gain. Summer nights drop into the 40s, so sleeping warm is easy
No water, no toilets, no trash cans anywhere on site. Weekend crowds can be rough, with reviewers specifically calling out noisy groups that shattered the quiet. First-come-first-served with only a handful of usable spots means a long drive could end with nowhere to set up.
Reference information about Thomas Mountain & Toolbox Springs Yellow Post Site sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p> </p><p>There are 10 Yellow Post sites in the Thomas Mountain area, and Toolbox Spring area has 6 remote camping sites. They offer isolated scenic locations ideal for tent and car camping or a relaxing picnic. Other than a metal pit for campfires, these sites do NOT contain the amenities found at developed campgrounds. There is no water, no restrooms nearby, and no trash containers. Please pack it in - pack it out!</p><p><br /><a class="usa-link" href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sbnf/learning/safety-ethics/?cid=fseprd769862">Campfire permits</a> are required for any type of fire use - campfires, charcoal BBQ's, or stoves. Campfires may not be allowed certain times of the year.<br /><br />These Yellow Post Sites are reached via Forest Road 6S13 (dirt). Please call the Idyllwild Ranger Station for road conditions, current fire restriction, and other information <a href="tel:+19093822921">1-909-382-2921</a>.</p>
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Summer delivers the most predictable conditions at this elevation. Daytime highs reach the mid-60s to low 80s°F, while nights drop into the 40s. Trails stay accessible, wildflowers linger into early summer, and dry weather holds through multi-day trips. July brings the busiest weekends. Winter sees temperatures around 45°F with occasional snow. Spring and fall offer quieter visits but require checking road conditions, especially after storms. The elevation means cooler temps year-round compared to lower desert campgrounds.
Spring offers lingering wildflowers and accessible trails; pleasant temperatures at elevation reported.
There is no water, no restrooms nearby, and no trash containers.
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