Black Mountain (San Bernardino)
Campground · California · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
San Bernardino National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 12 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 100
- People per site
- 7,493 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Black Mountain Road is is poor condition at this time. 4 Wheel Drive is recommended. The road is currently a high-priority for maintenance, which should be occuring in June, 2023.
The Black Mountain Group Campground provides a picturesque camping location for large groups. Views from the campground encompass the desert divide, San Jacinto Mountains and, on a clear day, as far north as the San Gabriel Mountains.
The San Bernardino National Forest is submitting a proposal to increase fees at various sites across the Forest and is seeking public input. Please visit the https://www.fs.usda.gov/sbnf for more information and to submit comments regarding this proposal.
The surrounding area provides a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking, climbing, fishing, biking and wilderness exploration.
Recreation
The Fuller Ridge Trail, which serves as part of the famous Pacific Crest Trail, is located just steps away from the campground. Starting at 7,600 feet, the trail follows the high, timbered ridge above Snow Creek, offering spectacular views of the desert. From there, it joins Deer Springs Trail and a strenuous climb to San Jacinto Peak, at 10,804 feet in elevation.Facilities
The campground provides one large group campsite that can accommodate up to 100 guests for tent camping. A parking area can accommodate up to 25 vehicles, but rough roads to the site are not recommended for trailers of any kind.
The site is equipped with multiple tables and campfire circles with grills. Vault toilets are provided. Drinking water is not available in the campground, but can be found at the Cinco Posa Spring along Black Mountain Road, about two miles before the campground.
Natural Features
The campground is located in a heavily forested area of the mountains in southern California at an elevation of about 7,500 feet. The roads to and within the campground are not paved and much of the area is part of classified wilderness area.Nearby Attractions
This group site is located approximately 50 miles southeast of San Bernardino, California, and 16 miles north of the small town of Idyllwild, which offers locally owned shops and restaurants.The facts
- 1 bookable site
- Vehicles up to 12 ft
- Up to 100 people per site
- Loops: BLAC
Site types
- 1 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
Amenities
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Pets allowed
- Campfires allowed — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills, shade.
1 campsite at Black Mountain (San Bernardino)
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BLAC | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 12 ft | 100 | 🐾 |
Getting there
33.83417, -116.73889 · 33°50'3.0"N 116°44'20.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 86°F in Aug, down to 54°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 55 | 55 | 59 | 64 | 71 | 80 | 85 | 86 | 81 | 72 | 62 | 54 |
| Low °F | 31 | 30 | 32 | 35 | 41 | 48 | 55 | 55 | 50 | 42 | 35 | 30 |
| Precip in | 4.7 | 5.3 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1.9 | 3.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.6 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 Black Mountain (San Bernardino)
- Can you reserve a site at Black Mountain (San Bernardino)?
- Yes, Black Mountain (San Bernardino) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Black Mountain (San Bernardino) have?
- 1 site.
- What is the maximum RV length at Black Mountain (San Bernardino)?
- 12 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Black Mountain (San Bernardino)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Black Mountain (San Bernardino).
- Are campfires allowed at Black Mountain (San Bernardino)?
- Campfires are not allowed at Black Mountain (San Bernardino).
Also listed by
Black Mountain (San Bernardino) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Black Mountain (San Bernardino)'s operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $60 to $120
Restrictions:
- Campground capacity, maximum of 100 persons and 25 vehicles. A site must be reserved for a minimum of 3 nights on major holidays. There are no refunds for inclement weather. Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires ma
Camping near Black Mountain (San Bernardino)
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- San Jacinto River North Fork - Wild & Scenic River 2.6 mi · Facility
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- Tramway to San Jacinto Peak 5.9 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 909-382-2922
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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