Services & Amenities:

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

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.

A fee of $5 for extra vehicles will be collected at the campground. 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. Campfires and charcoal fires may or may not be allowed, check with 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:

Fern Basin (CA)
P.O. Box 518
Idyllwild CA 92549

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
33.78861, -116.73778

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 lefton 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 1 mile.

Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (909)382-2922