This picnic area is on Highway 38, about 3.5 miles northeast of the Mill Creek Ranger Station. This is one of the best bird-watching areas on the Forest, with over 200 species seen here. Look in the incense cedars at the picnic area and in the alders growing along the creek: yellow warblers, and Lawrence’s goldfinch, scrub jays, hooded orioles, and northern orioles. Many of the birds are using the trees as a resting place while migrating to and from Central and South America.
There is a large pavilion to provide shade over several picnic tables at Thurman Flats. BBQ grills are also provided. Please call the Mill Creek Ranger Station for current fire restriction information (909) 382-2882.
Directions
Hwy 38 east of Bryant Avenue, right hand side of the highway, adjacent to Mill Creek
GPS Coordinates
Latitude 34° 6′ 14.1912″ N
Longitude 117° 0′ 45.3924″ W