Applewhite Campground (CA)
Campground · 42 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
San Bernardino National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 42
- Bookable sites
- 15 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 3,313 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Located three miles north of the Lytle Creek Ranger Station, the campground provides an easy get-away. Trees surround the campsites and Lytle Creek flows across the street at Applewhite Picnic Area. Please use caution crossing the road. This site is accessible. There is a $5 charge for an additional vehicle which must be paid on site.
Recreation
Ample opportunities for short, day hikes in the Lytle Creek area as well as OHV opportunities in the nearby Cajon Pass area. Flowing waters of Lytle Creek nearby offer a relaxing place to enjoy the cool waters.
Facilities
The campground offers dozens of single-family campsites, available mostly for tent camping. Some sites can accommodate RV/camper camping without water or electric hookups. The parking aprons are paved, but can be quite narrow.
Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible flush toilets and water spigots are provided.
CHECK-IN TIME IS 2:00 PM. CHECK-OUT TIME IS 12:00 PM.
There is a Maximum of eight (8) people and two (2) vehicles allowed per campsite.
Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM.
Natural Features
Across the road from the campground is Lytle Creek, which offers a cooling place to relax and recreate.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (909) 866-8550.The facts
- 42 bookable sites
- 44 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 15 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Applewhite Lower Loop, Applewhite Upper Loop
Site types
- 42 Standard Nonelectric
- 2 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
44 campsites at Applewhite Campground (CA)
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Management | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 15 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 16 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 17 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 18 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 19 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 20 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 21 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 22 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 23 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 24 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 25 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 26 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 27 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 28 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 29 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 30 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 31 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 32 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 33 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 34 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 35 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 36 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 37 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 38 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 39 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 40 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 15 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 41 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 42 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 43 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 44 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Management | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 1 | Applewhite Upper Loop | Standard Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 10 | Applewhite Upper Loop | Standard Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 11 | Applewhite Upper Loop | Standard Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 12 | Applewhite Upper Loop | Standard Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 13 | Applewhite Upper Loop | Standard Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 2 | Applewhite Upper Loop | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 3 | Applewhite Upper Loop | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 4 | Applewhite Upper Loop | Standard Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 5 | Applewhite Upper Loop | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 6 | Applewhite Upper Loop | Standard Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 7 | Applewhite Upper Loop | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 8 | Applewhite Upper Loop | Standard Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 9 | Applewhite Upper Loop | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
Continue 3 miles past the Lytle Creek Ranger Station. Campground is on the right with Upper Loop campsites on the left and Lower Loop Campsites on the right.
34.25987, -117.49333 · 34°15'35.5"N 117°29'36.0"W
Typical weather
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 5.0 | 5.4 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 3.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.3 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 Applewhite Campground (CA)
- Can you reserve a site at Applewhite Campground (CA)?
- Yes, Applewhite Campground (CA) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Applewhite Campground (CA) have?
- 44 sites in total, of which 42 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Applewhite Campground (CA)?
- 15 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Applewhite Campground (CA)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Applewhite Campground (CA).
- Does Applewhite Campground (CA) have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Applewhite Campground (CA)?
- Campfires are allowed at Applewhite Campground (CA). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Contact
- Phone 909-382-2716
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-13.
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