Applewhite Campground

Campground · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

San Bernardino National Forest (NF) · Open Access

3,312 ft
Elevation

Located three miles north of the Lytle Creek Ranger Station, the campground provides an easy get-away. Trees surround the campsites and Lytle Creek flows across the street at Applewhite Picnic Area. Please use caution crossing the road.

Getting there

 

34.25981, -117.49327 · 34°15'35.3"N 117°29'35.8"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in5.05.43.51.10.60.10.10.10.20.81.33.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Applewhite Campground

Can you reserve a site at Applewhite Campground?
No. Applewhite Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Applewhite Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Applewhite Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $15.00 for a Single Site, $20.00 or a Double site, limited to 8 people and 1 vehicle. Two vehicles total allowed; second vehicle is $5.00/night. There is no overflow parking available. The fee is payable at a self-serve station at the entrance to the campground, cash or check only. CHECK-IN TIME IS

Restrictions:

  • Quiet hours are 10:00 pm - 6:00 am. Pets allowed on leash only; must clean up after your pet. Dump stations and electric/water hookups are not provided. Do not drain your wastewater onto the ground. All vehicles must park on the pavement within your site, and drive at 5 MPH speed limit (please watch

Accessibility:

  • This site is accessible.

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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