Facility · California ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
San Bernardino National Forest (NF) · Open Access
California Department of Fish and Game plants rainbow trout twice per month spring and early summer at Hwy 243 bridge and downstream at bridge near Camp Emerson. Rocky pools; forested area.
Directions: From Banning, on Hwy I-10; take Hwy 243 and go 25.5 miles through Idyllwild; stream crosses under highway just south of town.
33.71406, -116.76663 · 33°42'50.6"N 116°45'59.9"W
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, 4.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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