[NFS] Dark Canyon Trip
26 JUN 2008
Dark Canyon, CA
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Date and Time of Trip
June 27th, 28th, 29th
Lead Departure (San Diego)
Departure: 7 PM (ish)
Arrival: 10:30 PM (ish)
Camping Location:
Dark Canyon Campground - San Bernardino National Forest
GPS Coordinates: 33.803614,-116.731238
(Near Idyllwild, CA)
Phone Park for More Information:
Project Office: (909)382-2922
Important Location Notice:
30% of Dark Canyon is reserve only with 3 Days advance notice. If we arrive to find the remaining available all to be full there are two alternatives available. Next best is Fern campground up the road a few miles or Marion (which begins to loose some of the majestic tree cover). Let's cross our fingers and hope for the best. But at least we know our alternatives. No campsite moves will be made until we know who is coming and we are all together. So try to be on time.
Location Information
Dark Canyon Campground offers 22 sites near the border of Mt San Jacinto State Park. Access to fishing the San Jacinto River is available and the campground sites can accommodate trailers up to 22 feet in length. Phone, water and vault toilets are provide at the campground for your convenience. The fee of $12 per night covers one campsite and all the amenities. Dark Canyon Creek, located nearby, is stocked in the spring and offers good fishing
Location Information (Extra)
Dark Canyon, Marion Mountain, and Fern Basin Campgrounds
Located off Highway 243, about six miles north of Idyllwild at elevations ranging from 5,800 to 6,400 feet with a total of 58 camping sites. Marion Mountain and Fern Basin sites can accommodate RVs up to 15 feet in length and Dark Canyon up to 22 feet. For more information, call 877-444-6777.
See Also:
Public Over Site
Reservation and site info
Alternate Site (if needed)
How to Get There: (Directions)
Dark Canyon (CA)
SAN BERNARDINO
CA
From I-10E exit 8th St in Banning, California, turn right onto 8th St, then left on Lincoln St, then right on San Gorgonio Ave/Highway 243. From I-10W exit Hargrove St, turn left onto Hargrove St, then right on Lincoln St. then left on San Gorgonio Ave/Highway 243. Go South on 243 for approximately 20 miles just past the Alandale Fire Station. Go East (left) at Azalea Trails Rd (Stone Creek Campground Road) for 2.5 miles Mojave National Preserve is located east of Barstow, Calif., between I-15 and I-40.
From I-15: Exit Kelbaker Road at Baker, Calif., or Zyzyx Road, Cima Road, or Nipton Road.
From I-40: Exit Kelbaker Road, Essex Road, or Goffs Road.
Google Maps
Idyllwild, CA
Dark Canyon Campground
Services & Amenities: (Within Facility)
- Dumpster
- Fire Rings
- Hiking
- Picnic Tables
- Restaurant
- Vault toilets
- Water Faucets
Services & Amenities: (Within 10 Miles )
- ATV/OHV Trails
- Climbing
- Fishing
- Grocery Store
- Hiking Trail
- Horseback Riding
- Laundry
Nearest Gas Station
Idyllwild Chevron
25015 State Highway 243
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(951) 659-3867
Weather and Conditions
Friday - Sunday
83 - 54 F
29 - 12 C
Nearest Emergency Services
Desert Hospital
1140 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA - (760) 323-6511 - 11 mi E
Eisenhower Memorial Hospital
39000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA - (760) 340-3911 - 19 mi E
Extra notes:
Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. Water may not be available. For current Fire or Water conditions contact the Idyllwild Ranger Station at 909-382-2922. Gas, jellied petroleum and pressurized liquid fuel stoves are allowed in campgrounds. Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash at all times.
See you Soon,
Nick
posted by N Duran at
Thursday, June 26, 2008
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