Red Rock Scenic Overlook

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

San Bernardino National Forest (NF) · Open Access

5,405 ft
Elevation

Located on State Highway 18 between Baylis Picnic Area and the community of Rimforest. This turnout offers vistas of the "front range" of the San Bernardino's and on a clear day you can see well into the valleys. The wall was built during the construction of the Rim of the World Highway Strawberry Peak Fire Lookout is nearby. Open all year.

Getting there

34.22408, -117.23906 · 34°13'26.7"N 117°14'20.6"W

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Typical weather

Typically 82°F in Aug, down to 43°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F444552606776818274635243
Low °F293032364149575752433429
Precip in8.49.95.22.81.10.30.10.10.32.12.45.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.3 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 Red Rock Scenic Overlook

Can you reserve a site at Red Rock Scenic Overlook?
No. Red Rock Scenic Overlook is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Red Rock Scenic Overlook

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

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