Can you reserve a site at Dark Canyon Campground?

Yes, Dark Canyon Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Dark Canyon Campground have?

4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.

Dark Canyon Campground

Campground · 1 bookable site ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

San Bernardino National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1
Bookable site: 5,807 ft
Elevation

Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

The facts

1 bookable site
4 sites in total, including non-bookable
Loops: Scan and Pay

Site types

3 Management
1 Standard Nonelectric

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4 campsites at Dark Canyon Campground

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
ScanPay 2	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
ScanPay 3	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
ScanPay 4	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
Standard	Scan and Pay	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—

Getting there

33.80398, -116.73205 · 33°48'14.3"N 116°43'55.4"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, 3.5 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 Dark Canyon Campground

Can you reserve a site at Dark Canyon Campground?: Yes, Dark Canyon Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Dark Canyon Campground have?: 4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.

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Dark Canyon Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Dark Canyon Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$12 per night (includes 1 vehicle) + $5 per additional vehicle. Use fee envelopes to pay by cash or check on site.

Restrictions:

First come, first serve sites are available. The fee allows for a maximum of 8 people per campsite and entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle. Additional fees of $5 per extra vehicle will be collected at the campground. There are no refunds for inclement weather. Fire restrictions may be im

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Dark Canyon Campground

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Boulder Basin 2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Black Mountain (San Bernardino) 2.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
San Jacinto River North Fork - Wild & Scenic River 0.7 mi · Facility
Fuller Mill Creek - National Wild & Scenic River 1 mi · Facility
Marion Mountain Campground 1.4 mi · Campground
Black Mountain Yellow Post Sites 1.8 mi · Campground
Black Mountain Fire Lookout 1.9 mi · Facility
Indian Vista Scenic Overlook 2.6 mi · Facility
Humber Park Trailhead Parking 3.8 mi · Facility
Tahquitz Peak Fire Lookout 4.6 mi · Facility

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

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