Thomas Mountain & Toolbox Springs Yellow Post Site

Free camping

Dispersed camping area · USDA Forest Service · San Bernardino National Forest Fees: No Fee Required. Reservations: All sites are first-come, first-served. There are 10 Yellow Post sites in the Thomas Mountain area, and Toolbox Spring area has 6 remote camping sites. They offer isolated scenic locations ideal for tent and car camping or a relaxing picnic. Other than a metal pit for campfires, these sites do NOT contain the amenities found at developed campgrounds. There is no water, no restrooms nearby, and no trash containers. Please pack it in - pack it out! Campfire permits are required for any type of fire use - campfires, charcoal BBQ's, or stoves. Campfires may not be allowed certain times of the year. These Yellow Post Sites are reached via Forest Road 6S13 (dirt). Please call the Idyllwild Ranger Station for road conditions, current fire restriction, and other information 1-909-382-2921 . Rules: - 8 persons maximum. 2 vehicles maximum. - Avoid parking on grasses and vegetation at all times. - Yellow post campsites have a 14 day camping limit. Pack out what you pack in and Leave No Trace! Official page: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sbnf/recarea/?recid=74098 Source: USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.

Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.

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