Rim of the World Snow Play Area

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

San Bernardino National Forest (NF) · Open Access

6,729 ft
Elevation

Sledding, building snowmen, and making snow angels are all a very popular past-time in the San Bernardino Mountains.   Visitors are encouraged to recreate in the areas identified on this map.

Areas include:

Along State Highway 18, from Crest Park Picnic Area to Switzer Picnic Area

Along State Highway 18, East of Santas Village to just East of Heaps Peak / Allison Ranch Road

Along State Highway 18, from Green Valley Lake Road to the east highway gates in Snow Valley.   

Getting there

34.22542, -117.03537 · 34°13'31.5"N 117°2'7.3"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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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, 6.4 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 Rim of the World Snow Play Area

Can you reserve a site at Rim of the World Snow Play Area?
No. Rim of the World Snow Play Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Rim of the World Snow Play Area

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

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