Can you reserve a site at San Jacinto River North Fork - Wild & Scenic River?

No. San Jacinto River North Fork - Wild & Scenic River is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

San Jacinto River North Fork - Wild & Scenic River

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

North Fork San Jacinto, California Wild and Scenic River (Recreational) · Open Access

5,418 ft
Elevation

This 10.2 mile wild and scenic river system finds its source on the heights of San Jacinto Peak in the Mount San Jacinto State Game Preserve and Wilderness Area. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail crosses its upper reaches. Above the confluence of Fuller Mill Creek and the North San Jacinto River is a picnic area and fishing access location. Hike upstream from here to see lovely waterfalls.

This area supports habitat for many at-risk species, including mountain yellow-legged frogs, California spotted owls, the rubber boa, and the San Bernardino flying squirrel.

While there is no camping on the river, there are four campgrounds nearby.

Getting there

33.79682, -116.74106 · 33°47'48.6"N 116°44'27.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 86°F in Aug, down to 54°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	55	55	59	64	71	80	85	86	81	72	62	54
Low °F	31	30	32	35	41	48	55	55	50	42	35	30
Precip in	4.7	5.3	3.3	1.7	0.7	0.1	0.5	0.6	0.8	1.2	1.9	3.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.4 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 San Jacinto River North Fork - Wild & Scenic River

Can you reserve a site at San Jacinto River North Fork - Wild & Scenic River?: No. San Jacinto River North Fork - Wild & Scenic River is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near San Jacinto River North Fork - Wild & Scenic River

Fern Basin 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Marion Mountain 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Dark Canyon Campground 0.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Boulder Basin 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Black Mountain (San Bernardino) 2.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fuller Mill Creek - National Wild & Scenic River 0.4 mi · Facility
Marion Mountain Campground 1.1 mi · Campground
Black Mountain Fire Lookout 2 mi · Facility
Indian Vista Scenic Overlook 2.1 mi · Facility
Black Mountain Yellow Post Sites 2.1 mi · Campground
Humber Park Trailhead Parking 3.9 mi · Facility
South Ridge Road 4.6 mi · Facility

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

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