National Children's Forest

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

San Bernardino National Forest (NF) · Open Access

7,316 ft
Elevation

Located east of Running Springs on Highway 18 in the community of Arrowbear. This 3,400-acre site at 7,000 feet in elevation, is a virtual outdoor classroom where kids and adults can learn and use land management practices along with an understanding of forest ecology. Youth Naturalists lead weekend hikes on the Exploration and Interpretive Trails originally designed by 6th grade to high school youths. Children’s Forest attracts a variety of recreational forest users such as rock climbers, hikers, campers, and families interested in interpretive and educational offerings. Closed in Winter.

Getting there

34.20804, -117.04298 · 34°12'29.0"N 117°2'34.7"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in3.43.52.20.70.50.10.70.30.40.51.32.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.4 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 National Children's Forest

Can you reserve a site at National Children's Forest?
No. National Children's Forest 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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