Pinyon Flat is an 18-site first-come first-served campground located within
the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. Surrounded by a
tranquil desert landscape and nearby Santa Rosa Wilderness Area, this
campground is great for those who like to hike, especially when the springtime
flowers are in bloom.

Pinyon Trail 5E03 is located on the western side of the campground.

<p>Pinyon Flat is an 18-site first-come first-served campground located within the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. Surrounded by a tranquil desert landscape and nearby Santa Rosa Wilderness Area, this campground is great for those who like to hike, especially when the springtime flowers are in bloom.</p><p><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sbnf/recarea/?recid=26481" rel="nofollow">Pinyon Trail 5E03</a> is located on the western side of the campground.</p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Pinyon Flat Campground

## Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors
are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a
site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a
QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

If this option is available, you will need to first download the **free
Recreation.gov mobile app****https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app****prior to
your arrival** as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (760) 862-9984.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.</p>

<p>If this option is available, you will need to first download the <strong>free Recreation.gov mobile app </strong><a href="https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app</strong></a><strong>  prior to your arrival</strong> as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.</p>

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (760) 862-9984.

Pinyon Flat Campground (San Bernardino National Forest)

A bear or multiple bears have been spotted in the area. Please be aware at all
times, and visit our agency website for bear safety tips and more information.

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
San Bernardino National Forest - News & Events (usda.gov) for more information
and to submit comments regarding this proposal.

Located in a chaparral brush/high desert environment, Ribbonwood Equestrian
Campground offers 8 spacious pull-through campsites with room for large
vehicles and trailers. Each campsite has a picnic tables, fire ring, two horse
corrals (10' X 10"), and potable water hookup.

Roads and spurs are gravel, and as such may not be level. Campground amenities
include accessible flush toilets, hot showers, hitch rack and potable drinking
water. Campsites are only available by advanced reservation through
Recreation.gov; First come, first served sites are NOT available.

Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument website

For more information: Trails and Trailhead Locations at the Santa Rosa & San
Jacinto Mountains National Monument

<p>The San Bernardino National Forest is submitting a proposal to increase fees at various sites across the Forest, and is seeking public input.&nbsp; Please visit <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sbnf/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1123261">San Bernardino National Forest - News &amp; Events (usda.gov)</a> for more information and to submit comments regarding this proposal.</p><p>Located in a chaparral brush/high desert environment, Ribbonwood Equestrian Campground offers 8 spacious pull-through campsites with room for large vehicles and trailers. Each campsite has a picnic tables, fire ring, two horse corrals (10&#39; X 10&quot;), and potable water hookup.</p><p>Roads and spurs are gravel, and as such may not be level. Campground amenities include accessible flush toilets, hot showers, hitch rack and potable drinking water. Campsites are only available by advanced reservation through <a href="https://www.recreation.gov">Recreation.gov</a>; First come, first served sites are NOT available.</p><p><a href="https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/california/santa-rosa-and-san-jacinto-mountains-national-monument">Santa Rosa &amp; San Jacinto Mountains National Monument website</a></p><p><a href="https://blm-egis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=1bcd4a20d9914d19af4cffa51c93b0d7">For more information: Trails and Trailhead Locations at the Santa Rosa &amp; San Jacinto Mountains National Monument</a></p><p><iframe allowfullscreen="" aria-label="Ribbonwood Equestrian Campground" frameborder="0" height="800" src="https://cdn.recreation.gov/widget/fs/camping/index.html?id=234530" width="100%"></iframe></p>

$15 per night, holders of Interagency Senior or Access cards are entitled to
50% campsite fee reduction. Holder of the card must be present.

Ribbonwood Equestrian 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.

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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
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. 
<br/><br/>
Bountiful botanical species exist along the trail, providing scenic views for travelers.
<h2>Facilities</h2>
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.
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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 Entrance

Ribbonwood Equestrian Campground Horse Stalls

Ribbonwood Equestrian Campground Picnic Tables

Ribbonwood Equestrian Campground Scenic Background

RIBBONWOOD EQUESTRIAN CG

Ribbonwood Equestrian Campground Horse Trail

Ribbonwood Equestrian Cg

Santa Rosa Mountain has 14 remote camping sites scattered across the high
ridges offering 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 services are not provided, please pack it in - pack it out! All
sites are first-come, first-served.

Campfires and Briquette are currently prohibited, propane or similar stoves
with a functioning on/off switch are allowed.

Campfire permits are required for any type of fire use - campfires, charcoal
BBQ's, or propane or liquid fuel stoves.  
  
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

Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument website

For more information: Trails and Trailhead Locations at the Santa Rosa & San
Jacinto Mountains National Monument

<p>Santa Rosa Mountain has 14 remote camping sites scattered across the high ridges offering 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 &amp; 4, the only restroom is located near Yellow Post Sites 10 - 14.&nbsp; Trash services are not provided, please pack it in - pack it out! All sites are first-come, first-served.</p><p>Campfires and Briquette&nbsp;are currently prohibited, propane or similar stoves with a&nbsp;functioning on/off switch are allowed.</p><p><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&#39;s, or propane or liquid fuel stoves.&nbsp;<br /><br />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 <a class="usa-link" href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sbnf/recarea/?recid=81714">Santa Rosa Truck Trail</a> 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</p><p><a class="usa-link usa-link--external" href="https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/california/santa-rosa-and-san-jacinto-mountains-national-monument">Santa Rosa &amp; San Jacinto Mountains National Monument website</a></p><p><a class="usa-link usa-link--external" href="https://blm-egis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=1bcd4a20d9914d19af4cffa51c93b0d7">For more information: Trails and Trailhead Locations at the Santa Rosa &amp; San Jacinto Mountains National Monument</a></p>

Santa Rosa Yellow Post Sites

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!

  
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
the Idyllwild Ranger Station for road conditions, current fire restriction,
and other information 1-909-382-2921.

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>There are 10 Yellow Post sites in the Thomas Mountain area, and&nbsp;Toolbox Spring area has 6 remote camping sites.&nbsp;They&nbsp;offer isolated scenic locations ideal for tent and car camping or a relaxing picnic.&nbsp;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&#39;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>

Thomas Mountain & Toolbox Springs Yellow Post Site

This trail is closed due to the Fairview Fire.

3.5 miles and runs from Juan Diego OHV Road 6S89 to east of Reed Valley Road.

  *[OHV]: Off-Highway Vehicle

<p>This trail is closed due to the Fairview Fire.</p><p>3.5 miles and runs from Juan Diego <abbr title="Off-Highway Vehicle">OHV</abbr> Road 6S89 to east of Reed Valley Road.</p>

Juan Diego Flat OHV Road 7S04

OHV Road 6S22 is 6 miles long, runs from Tripp Flats Road to the Red Mountain
Fire Lookout. Current Vehicle registration or green/red sticker required and
operating spark arrester.

  *[OHV]: Off-Highway Vehicle

<p><abbr title="Off-Highway Vehicle">OHV</abbr> Road 6S22 is 6 miles long, runs from Tripp Flats Road to the Red Mountain Fire Lookout. Current Vehicle registration or green/red sticker required and operating spark arrester.</p>

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