Barton Flats Snow Play Area

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

San Bernardino National Forest (NF) · Open Access

6,296 ft
Elevation

The Barton Flats snow play area along State Highway 38 is a favorite destination for building snow men, snow angels and tossing snowballs.   The area is defined as the legal parking areas on National Forest along the State Highway from Jenks Lake Road West to Jenks Lake Road East.  Click here to download the map

Getting there

34.17067, -116.88702 · 34°10'14.4"N 116°53'13.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 80°F in Jul, down to 46°F in Feb.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F464651576675807973635446
Low °F242427313744515044352824
Precip in4.54.42.40.80.40.10.70.80.40.81.43.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.3 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 Barton Flats Snow Play Area

Can you reserve a site at Barton Flats Snow Play Area?
No. Barton Flats Snow Play Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Barton Flats Snow Play Area

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

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