Strawberry Creek

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

San Bernardino National Forest (NF) · Open Access

3,134 ft
Elevation

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.

Getting there

33.71406, -116.76663 · 33°42'50.6"N 116°45'59.9"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, 4.6 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 Strawberry Creek

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

Camping near Strawberry Creek

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

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