South Ridge Road

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

5,779 ft
Elevation

South Ridge Road 5S11, is a 1.5 mile steep road that leads to South Ridge Trailhead, and 3 Yellow Post Sites. 

Each site is limited to a maximum of 8 persons at any one time. There is limited parking at these sites for 2 vehicles. Amenities includes 1 picnic table and 1 fire ring. There are no restroom facilities. There is no drinking water.

Campfire permits are required for any type of fire use - campfires, or stoves. Campfires may not be allowed certain times of the year. Click here for current fire restriction information.

Getting there

33.73734, -116.70689 · 33°44'14.4"N 116°42'24.8"W

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Typical weather

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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F555559647180858681726254
Low °F313032354148555550423530
Precip in4.75.33.31.70.70.10.50.60.81.21.93.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.4 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 South Ridge Road

Can you reserve a site at South Ridge Road?
No. South Ridge Road 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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