Can you reserve a site at Cactus Flat OHV Staging Area?

No. Cactus Flat OHV Staging Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Cactus Flat OHV Staging Area

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

San Bernardino National Forest (NF) · Open Access

6,173 ft
Elevation

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 informational signs.

Getting there

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.

34.29834, -116.79547 · 34°17'54.0"N 116°47'43.7"W

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Typical weather

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

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	46	46	51	57	66	75	80	79	73	63	54	46
Low °F	24	24	27	31	37	44	51	50	44	35	28	24
Precip in	4.5	4.4	2.4	0.8	0.4	0.1	0.7	0.8	0.4	0.8	1.4	3.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.9 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 Cactus Flat OHV Staging Area

Can you reserve a site at Cactus Flat OHV Staging Area?: No. Cactus Flat OHV Staging Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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

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