Can you reserve a site at Clark's Ranch Yellow Post Site?

No. Clark's Ranch Yellow Post Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Clark's Ranch Yellow Post Site, California — sites, fees and cancellation alerts

This single remote camp site offers an isolated scenic location ideal for tent and car camping or a relaxing picnic far from the crowds. This site is within a short driving distance of the Santa Ana River and Deer Creek. Other than a ring for campfires, this site does NOT contain the amenities found at developed campgrounds. There is no water, no restrooms nearby, and no trash containers. Please pack it in - pack it out! Site is first-come, first-served.

Campfire permits are required for any type of fire use - campfires, charcoal BBQ's, or stoves. Campfires may not be allowed certain times of the year. Contact the Mill Creek Ranger Station for current fire restriction information and road conditions. (909) 382-2882 (closed Tues)

This yellow post site is reached via Forest Road 1N64, approximately 1/2 mile past the junction of 1N54 and 1N64. This is a dirt road and high-clearance vehicles are recommended. Please refer to the yellow-post site map available for free at the Mill Creek Ranger Station.

Getting there

34.18400, -116.97729 · 34°11'2.4"N 116°58'38.2"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

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, 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 Clark's Ranch Yellow Post Site

Can you reserve a site at Clark's Ranch Yellow Post Site?: No. Clark's Ranch Yellow Post Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Clark's Ranch Yellow Post Site also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Clark's Ranch Yellow Post Site's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Restrictions:

8 persons maximum. 2 vehicles maximum.
Avoid parking on grasses and vegetation at all times.
Yellow post campsites have a 14 day camping limit.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Clark's Ranch Yellow Post Site

Bluff Mesa Group Camp 2.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Boulder Group Camp 3.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Shady Cove Group Campground 4.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bear Creek 3.5 mi · Facility
National Children's Forest 4.1 mi · Facility
Big Bear Lake 4.2 mi · Facility
Thomas Hunting Grounds Yellow Post Sites 4.2 mi · Facility
Deer Group Campground 4.2 mi · Campground
Rim of the World Snow Play Area 4.4 mi · Facility
Rim Nordic Ski Area 4.4 mi · Facility
Lakeview Point Scenic Overlook 4.4 mi · Facility
Aspen Glen Snow Play Area 4.5 mi · Facility

Contact

Info Recreation.gov

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

Clark's Ranch Yellow Post Site