Heaps Peak Arboretum Day Use Area

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

San Bernardino National Forest (NF) · Open Access

5,995 ft
Elevation

Located on State Highway 18 west of the community of Skyforest. Come and escape the city and visit our unique mountain oasis of natural beauty! Experience the Heaps Peak Arboretum's gardens, "animal tracks trail," mini-gift booth, and inquire about educational programs. Heaps Peak Arboretum, located at 6,000', is open 365 days a year and is free to the public. Heaps Peak's unique arboretum and botanical gardens greet visitors with a diversity of native plants, and also a few “introductions.” No snow play or picnic areas at this site. Open all year.

Getting there

34.23400, -117.16052 · 34°14'2.4"N 117°9'37.9"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in9.48.46.22.60.80.10.20.20.20.62.84.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Can you reserve a site at Heaps Peak Arboretum Day Use Area?
No. Heaps Peak Arboretum Day Use 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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