The San Gorgonio Wilderness Association hosts evening programs at this site on most Saturday nights and some Sunday nights during the summer months. Visit their website for more information. Adventure Pass requirement is waived for vehicles parked at Greyback for these interpretive programs.
At other times, the amphitheater can be reserved for weddings etc. There is seating for approximately 200 people.
Latitude 34° 10′ 25.4676″ N
Longitude 116° 51′ 21.4920″ W
4.1 mile BEE Canyon OHV Road runs from just north of State Route 74 (east of Cranston Fire Station) to the junction with San Jacinto Ridge OHV Road 5S09
routes open to all vehicles. Vehicle registration or green/red sticker required for Off Highway Vehicles.
Latitude 33° 44′ 37.0176″ N
Longitude 116° 50′ 12.9912″ W
Cactus Flat OHV Staging Area is off of Highway 18, north of Big Bear and south of Lucerne Valley. Look for Forest Road 3N03 and go southeast, following the signs to the staging area. There is a vault toilet and a couple of picnic tables at the staging area along with ample parking and informtional signs.
Start from Highway 18 (east of Big Bear City). Turn south on Forest Road 3N03. Turn right on Forest Road 3N07Y. Proceed 1/4 mile to the staging area.
Latitude 34° 17′ 54.0204″ N
Longitude 116° 47′ 43.7100″ W
Tramway to San Jacinto Peak – 6 miles, elevation change of 2318 feet, strenuous.
The easiest and most popular hike to the peak begins at the Mountain Station of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Leaving the Tram, descend into Long Valley and self-register for a Wilderness permit at the Mount San Jacinto State Park ranger station. Past the ranger station the trail traverses the tree-covered flanks of Long Valley Creek until reaching the broad grassy meadow of Round Valley. Deer are plentiful and relatively tame if you keep your distance.
Round Valley has numerous campsites for overnight hikers. Be sure to obtain a permit for camping before leaving the ranger station (reservations are recommended for spring and summer). You’ll quickly discover that the trail from Round Valley to Wellman Divide is the steepest part of the hike, but this section is only one mile long. From here follow the clearly signed trail to the peak. This approach is easier than the hike from Idyllwild, but is still strenuous with an 12 mile roundtrip and elevation gain of about 2,300 feet.
Latitude 33° 48′ 45.8568″ N
Longitude 116° 38′ 20.1876″ W
These 19 yellow post sites are individual camping sites. Each campsite will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis. No reservations.
Each site is limited to a maximum of 8 persons at any one time. There is limited parking at these sites for 2 vehicles. Amenities includes 1 picnic table and 1 fire ring. There are no restroom facilities. There is no drinking water.
Campfire permits are required for any type of fire use – campfires, or stoves. Campfires may not be allowed certain times of the year. Click here for current fire restriction information.
Sand to Snow National Monument Yellow Post sites 17-19 are near the well-known Pacific Crest Trail that stretches from the Mexican border up to Canada.
Most of these sites are shaded by pine trees and a few are near seasonal Coon Creek.
Where are the Sites?
These Yellow Post Sites are reached via forest road 1N02 off of Hwy 38 between Barton Flats and Onyx Summit. 1N02 is a dirt road and not recommended for low-clearance vehicles.
Please refer to the Coon Creek Yellow Post site map or pick one up at the Mill Creek Ranger Station and Big Bear Discovery Center.
Latitude 34° 9′ 1.7244″ N
Longitude 116° 45′ 58.9212″ W
These remote camping sites offer isolated scenic locations ideal for tent and car camping or a relaxing picnic far from the crowds. Other than a pit 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. See Current Conditions below or call the Lytle Creek Ranger Station (909-382-2851).
Yellow Post Sites are reached via forest roads 3N06 and 3N06B. Please refer to the Yellow-post site map available by clicking on this link or for free at the Lytle Creek Ranger Station.
High-clearance vehicles are recommended for reaching all sites. Four-wheel drive vehicles may also be required.
Latitude 0° 0′ 0.0000″ S
Longitude 0° 0′ 0.0000″ W
This is a 7/10 mile loop north of Crab Flats OHV Road 3N34, west of Crab Flats Campground.
Latitude 34° 15′ 49.4064″ N
Longitude 117° 5′ 40.2936″ W
This road is just over one mile long and connects Banff OHV Road 2N28Y to Crab Flats OHV Road 3N34
Latitude 34° 16′ 34.4856″ N
Longitude 117° 9′ 10.0224″ W
Shooting Range – Open To The Public – Rifle, Pistol, and Trap.
Saturdays and Sundays only 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
North Shore & Division Big Bear City, CA 92314 Tel: 909-585-4686
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Latitude 34° 16′ 19.4052″ N
Longitude 116° 52′ 5.5452″ W
This road travels 7.4 miles from State Highway 18 in Cactus Flats into Lone Valley ending at the junction with Arrastre Creek Road 2N02.
Important Note: 3N03 from State Highway 38 to the entrance to Cactus Flats OHV Staging Area is street legal vehicles only. Non-street legal vehicles must transported by haul vehicles to the Pinnacles OHV Staging Area.
Forest 2N02 is street legal only from the junction of 2N02 of 3N03 west back towards Baldwin Lake.
Latitude 34° 18′ 3.6540″ N
Longitude 116° 47′ 39.4764″ W