Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
Dumpster Fire Rings Hiking Picnic Tables	Restaurant Vault toilets Water Faucets
Within 10 Miles
ATV/OHV Trails Climbing Fishing Grocery Store Hiking Trail Horseback Riding Laundry	Lookout Tower Mountain Biking Movie Theater Nature Center Overlook Picnic Area

Dark Canyon Campground is closed for the summer of 2010 for reconstruction. For more information, please contact the Idyllwild Ranger Station at 909-382-2921 Effective September 1, 2009, through the end of the official 2009 fire season. All wood and charcoal fires are prohibited in all developed campgrounds , day use areas , and all other developed areas
Stoves using gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel are still allowed. Check with the local Ranger Station for current fire restrictions
Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance. A site must be reserved for a minimum of 3 nights on major holidays. Some 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 campgroun. Holders of Golden Age, Golden Access, America the Beautiful Senior or Access passports are entitled to 50% campsite fee reduction. Holder of the passport must be present. There are no refunds for inclement weather. 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.

Fuel Reduction activities are in effect in the area and surrounding areas Monday-Thursday.

Marion Mountain Campground
Fern Basin Campground
Dark Cyn Campground
Boulder Basin Campground
Black Mountain Group Campground

Encounters with the following are likely: Helicopters, Logging Trucks, Chippers, Chain Saws, and Work Crews.

This advisory is currently in effect through October 2009. We advise using caution when recreating in these areas.

For further information please contact Idyllwild R.S. at: (909) 382-2921.

Getting There:

Dark Canyon (CA)
SAN BERNARDINO
CA

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
33.80361, -116.73111

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

Phone Park for More Information:

Project Office: (909)382-2922