Lake Gregory Regional Park is an alpine jewel nestled in the pine forests of Crestline, California. Here you can fish from the shore year ’round, picnic, hike, swim, and boat on 150 acres in the San Bernardino Mountains. Boathouse opens the last weekend in April and closes the third weekend in October.
 

Location

    24171 Lake Drive (P.O. Box 656), Crestline, CA 92325
    Phone: (909) 338-2233
    Fax: (909) 338-4590

Facilities

    Dog Park
    Restrooms
    Public phone
    Grills
    Picnic tables
    Picnic shelters
    Snack bar
    Bait shop
    Meeting, conference, banquet and wedding facilities at the San Moritz Lodge

Recreational Opportunities

    Trout fishing
    Catfish fishing
    Shore fishing (sunrise to sunset)
    Float tube fishing contact park for dates
    Swimming and water slides (seasonal)
    Aqua cycle rental (seasonal)
    Paddle board rental (seasonal)
    Sail board rental (seasonal)
    Rowboat rental (seasonal)
    Basketball
    Sand volleyball
    Kayak launch – contact park for details and dates
    Hiking trails
    Remote control model boats

Lake Gregory is managed by San Bernardino County Regional Parks.  Click here for the park’s website.

Fishing information: Calfifornia Department of Fish and Wildlife plants rainbow trout twice per month spring through fall. San Bernardino County also plants trout.

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Latitude 34° 14′ 34.4436″ N

Longitude 117° 16′ 30.8388″ W

California Department of Fish and Wildlife – Deer Management Program

California's deer herds are a valuable resource to both hunters and non-hunters alike. Deer can be seen throughout most of California providing enjoyment for many outdoor enthusiasts. For future generations to experience the benefits that come from having healthy, viable deer herds throughout the state, proper management is essential.

The Deer Management Program is composed of branch and field biologists who work together coordinating programs throughout the state. The Deer Management Program, its activities, and staff are largely supported by hunters through the purchase of hunting licenses and deer tags. Biologists develop hunting regulations, provide expertise on habitat and population assessments, compile harvest information, conduct and direct research needs, monitor and estimate populations and respond to various public inquiries related to deer in California. Biologists also work to coordinate joint projects with outside agencies, universities and private entities.

In 1976 A Plan for California Deer was developed to respond to the decline in deer numbers resulting from the loss and degradation of quality deer habitat. With the growing human population in California and continuing loss of quality deer habitats, biologists have realized the goal to restore deer herd numbers to those in the1960s is unlikely and unrealistic. Biologists are currently developing a more realistic approach through a Strategic Plan for California Deer in order to more effectively manage deer herds given the existing and anticipated changes to California's environment.

In addition, important deer habitats are identified through statewide surveys and investigations conducted throughout the year. Based on these investigations, the data are used for analysis of local and statewide land-use planning efforts, as well as providing recommendations to the Lands Committee for possible land acquisition through the Wildlife Conservation Board.

(Courtesy of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife)

More Information?

San Bernardino Mountains Deer Zone 14 General Information

San Bernardino Mountains Deer Hunt Zone PDF Map

California Department of Fish and Wildlife Deer Program

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Latitude 0° 0′ 0.0000″ S

Longitude 0° 0′ 0.0000″ W

This is a very short tenth of a mile connector road between Arrastre Creek OHV Road 2N02 and Rattlesnake Canyon OHV Road 2N70Y in the Rose Mine / Tip Top Mountain area, northeast of Big Bear.

Directions

GPS Coordinates

Latitude 34° 14′ 9.4416″ N

Longitude 116° 41′ 16.9260″ W

 

For those visitors who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the nearby Big Bear valley, Horse Springs campground offers a secluded escape unlike many others on the San Bernardino National Forest. Surrounded by a high desert environment, the campground is a cluster of juniper and pine trees that offers sweeping mountain views in all directions.

This campground is ideal for OHV users, as it is close to designated green-sticker routes and close to the forest boundary with the BLM Juniper Flats district. There are 11 single-family campsites, some with lots of shade and others with little to no shade.

Nearby Activities

• Camping

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GPS Coordinates

Latitude 34° 21′ 7.6464″ N

Longitude 117° 4′ 13.7568″ W

This 1.5 mile OHV road runs from Holcomb Valley OHV Road 3N16 to White Mountain OHV Road 3N17.  Redonda Ridge OHV Trail 2W17 terminates here.

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GPS Coordinates

Latitude 34° 19′ 14.3364″ N

Longitude 117° 0′ 34.3908″ W

The Ash Meadows OHV Road 2N75 runs just under 2 miles from Yosemite Drive in Lake Arrowhead to Crab Flats OHV Road 3N34.

Important Note:  Non-street legal vehicles are not permitted between Yosemite Drive and North Shore OHV Trail 3W65.  There are no staging areas at 3W65.

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Latitude 34° 16′ 51.5028″ N

Longitude 117° 10′ 10.6104″ W

These five remote camping sites offer locations for tent and car camping.  There are some mature shade trees near the sites, but other than a metal fire ring for campfires, these sites do NOT contain the amenities found at developed campgrounds. There is no water, no picnic tables, no restrooms nearby, and no trash containers. Please pack it in – pack it out! All sites are first-come, first-served. 

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. Contact the Mill Creek Ranger Station for current fire restriction information and road conditions. (909) 382-2882 (closed Tues/Wed)

These yellow post sites are reached via forest road 1N12 (unpaved, trailers and large RVs not suitable).  Please refer to the yellow-post site map available for free at the Mill Creek Ranger Station.

High-clearance vehicles are recommended and four-wheel drive vehicles may also be required to reach these sites, depending on current road conditions.

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Latitude 34° 7′ 42.3192″ N

Longitude 117° 0′ 19.7244″ W

Vista Point is about five miles up Hwy 74 as it snakes its way out of the Coachella Valley south of Palm Desert and into the Santa Rosa Mountains. Offers great views of Bighorn Country Club, and views north and east of Palm Desert, Indian Wells, and La Quinta, awesome views of the San Jacinto and San Gorgonio mountains, and on a nice clear day (like after a rain/snow storm) you can see the north tip of the Salton Sea about forty miles away to the southeast.

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Latitude 33° 38′ 57.4872″ N

Longitude 116° 24′ 2.9376″ W

In the San Bernardino National Forest visitors can only target shoot in designated and signed areas and only at certain times, due to fire danger rating. Target Shooting areas may be closed due to fire restrictions, road conditions, and/or other safety issues.

Please call the Big Bear Discovery Center for more information (909) 382-2790

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Latitude 34° 15′ 7.8840″ N

Longitude 116° 43′ 39.7200″ W

This is a short one mile route that connects Wright Mine OHV Road 3N11 to Redonda Ridge OHV Trail 2W17, allowing riders to loop back to Crab Flats using Holcomb Valley OHV Road 3N16.

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GPS Coordinates

Latitude 34° 19′ 58.3680″ N

Longitude 117° 1′ 12.0936″ W