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3K views 39 replies 7 participants last post by  brightsidememe 
#1 ·
Hey guys, looking for a place to do tent camping with restrooms and running water. I live in Moreno valley and I'm thinking a 50 mile radius at most.
Any suggestions?
 
#7 ·
I have been on HWY 243 many times and you are right. Its got some smelly areas, haha. Just kidding. I love going up to Idyllwild and relaxing. Have you taken the trail from Bee Canyon to Pine Cove? Fun, easy run to spend a relaxing day doing.

Jeff
 
#10 ·
You will be fine on the Bee Canyon trail alone. It gets a bit of traffic and is do-able in 2wd if unless you take the one side route that is back diamond. Besides that, the trail is just a fun run off the beaten path.

Take a look at the http://www.wranglerforum.com/f55/th...nd-greet-a-turdhurlder-production-109922.html we are setting up. A lot of good people with a ton of knowledge and experience to help you out on the trails. Will be a great event.

Jeff
 
#13 ·
Kids are always a welcome addition to the runs. We all love kids, especially with ketchup. Mmmmm, kiddikabobs... Just kidding. We have had several members bring thier kids along for the Meet n Greets or even for simple day runs. Heck, I even took my mother out for a run a while back. So pack up the little one and come on out. As for the showers, the campsite has them.

Jeff
 
#14 ·
turdhurdler said:
Kids are always a welcome addition to the runs. We all love kids, especially with ketchup. Mmmmm, kiddikabobs... Just kidding. We have had several members bring thier kids along for the Meet n Greets or even for simple day runs. Heck, I even took my mother out for a run a while back. So pack up the little one and come on out. As for the showers, the campsite has them.

Jeff
We can tent camp right?
 
#27 ·
BeantownR6 said:
how so? holcomb valley is open year round. did you call the discovery center?

i don't know how up to date this site is but it says open. http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sbnf/recarea/?recid=26385

but i cant imagine the forrest roads are closed to 6 insches of snow. this was in jan, and some of the fire raods had alot more snow than this.
That looks awesome. Thanks bean
 
#29 · (Edited)
One of my favorite camp spots is Seven oaks campground just down the crayon from Angeles Oaks, hwy 38. It's a perfect trailhead, and lots of trails start right near camp. Tent camping next to a year round creek stocked with trout, rv camping across the street, small cafe, bar and store.
 
#30 ·
BeantownR6 said:
where did you hear the campgrounds are closed? i tried to call the discovery center last night but was too late, and they are not open till thursday. im still planning on going, can't wait to snow camp! are you going?
I called the discovery center and I asked about the Serrano camp site. They told me it was closed. So I asked if there was anything in big bear or lake arrowhead and they said nothing was available. Maybe due to the weather
 
#31 ·
brightsidememe said:
I called the discovery center and I asked about the Serrano camp site. They told me it was closed. So I asked if there was anything in big bear or lake arrowhead and they said nothing was available. Maybe due to the weather
Seven oaks is always open, just no services in the winter. April 1 is full opening. The owners check the campers daily and may or may not collect a fee.
 
#34 ·
ugh i found this on the website, hope its not the case.....

San Bernardino National Forest - Alerts & Notices

Mountaintop Campground Reservations Suspended until June
Date(s): Feb 8, 2012
Special Notice
Mountaintop Ranger District Campgrounds - We are in the process of reissuing 5-year term special use permits, and are reviewing proposals. The campgrounds are currently closed and reservations will not be accepted until a new permit has been issued and the concessionaire is prepared to reopen campgrounds on the target date of June 1, 2012.

Campgrounds operated under Special Use Permit: Barton Flats, Big Pine Flat Equestrian Group, Big Pine Flat, Bluff Mesa Group, Boulder Group, Buttercup Group, **** Creek Cabin Group, Council Group, Crab Flats, Deer Group, Dogwood, Gray’s Peak Group, Green Spot Equestrian Group, Green Valley, Hanna Flat, Heart Bar Equestrian Group, Heart Bar, Holcomb Valley, Ironwood Group, Juniper Springs Group, Lobo Group, Northshore, Oso Group, Pineknot, San Gorgonio, Serrano, Shady Cove Group, Skyline Group, South Fork, Tanglewood Group, Tent Peg Group, Wildhorse Equestrian
 
#37 ·
i just spoke with the san bernadino forrest service, and the lady i spoke to said that there are 4 camp sites still open including holcomb. she did not reccomend trying to get back there because of the snow, but i also did not mention i had 4 wheel drive and 35" tires. the fire road in from the 38 is not steep except for one place i remember.


im going to call the discovery center on thursday to check conditions, but i think the jeep can make it back there in the snow. there are few fire roads to choose from to get back there. last time there were covered in snow.

any chance you want to venture up friday to sunday, it would be good to have to jeeps to get back there.

bring a good sleeping bag, at least 0 degrees, thermals and layer up, lots of fire wood. i usualy collect down wood from the woods but may be hard to find covered in snow.
 
#36 ·
BeantownR6 said:
ugh i found this on the website, hope its not the case.....

San Bernardino National Forest - Alerts & Notices

Mountaintop Campground Reservations Suspended until June
Date(s): Feb 8, 2012
Special Notice
Mountaintop Ranger District Campgrounds - We are in the process of reissuing 5-year term special use permits, and are reviewing proposals. The campgrounds are currently closed and reservations will not be accepted until a new permit has been issued and the concessionaire is prepared to reopen campgrounds on the target date of June 1, 2012.

Campgrounds operated under Special Use Permit: Barton Flats, Big Pine Flat Equestrian Group, Big Pine Flat, Bluff Mesa Group, Boulder Group, Buttercup Group, **** Creek Cabin Group, Council Group, Crab Flats, Deer Group, Dogwood, Gray’s Peak Group, Green Spot Equestrian Group, Green Valley, Hanna Flat, Heart Bar Equestrian Group, Heart Bar, Holcomb Valley, Ironwood Group, Juniper Springs Group, Lobo Group, Northshore, Oso Group, Pineknot, San Gorgonio, Serrano, Shady Cove Group, Skyline Group, South Fork, Tanglewood Group, Tent Peg Group, Wildhorse Equestrian
Crap.
 
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