Belle

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3,800' elevation; 18 sites; $10 camping fee; no water

Black Rock

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4,000' elevation; 100 sites; $15 camping fee; water and flush toilets; horse camp

Cottonwood

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3,000' elevation; 62 sites, $15 camping fee; 3 group sites, $30 camping fee; water and flush toilets

Hidden Valley

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4,200' elevation; 45 sites; $10 camping fee; no water; no motorhome or vehicle plus trailer longer than 25 feet.

Indian Cove

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3,200' elevation; 101 sites, $15 camping fee; 13 group sites, $25/$40 camping fee; water at ranger station

Jumbo Rocks

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4,400' elevation; 124 sites; $10 camping fee; no water

Ryan

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4,300' elevation; 31 sites; $10 camping fee; no water; horse camp

Sheep Pass

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4,500' elevation; 6 group sites; $25/$40 camping fee; no water

White Tank

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3,800' elevation; 15 sites; $10 camping fee; no water; no motorhome or vehicle plus trailer longer than 25 feet.

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Salton Sea Sra Campground

Mileage:29 mi

Description: Season for Peak Fees: 09/15 to 05/15. The Salton Sea is 128 feet below sea level. It was the northern end of the Gulf of California. Sediment from the Colorado River formed a land bridge that made it an inland sea. It has come and gone many times depending on the course of the Colorado River. With the controlling of the river the sea is now dependent on man for it's water supply. With a length of 35 miles and 15 mile width the sea has 110 miles of shoreline. This massive body of water in the desert looses about 6 feet of water to evaporation. The salt is left behind and the Salton Sea is now 25% percent saltier than the ocean. Once a very popular fishing area it now only supports Tilapia; other fish have disappeared the the high salt content. The Sea is still used for testing high performance water craft. In 2007 there will be an attempt to set a new world water speed record. Kayaking and bird watching are outstanding. Mid summer temperatures reach into the 120s. Park Kiosk Hours:, Hi Season: 7am-8pm, Lo Season: 7am-8pm
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Anza Rv Resort Campground

Mileage:49 mi

Description: With over 600,000 acres, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is the largest state park in the contiguous United States. 500 miles of dirt roads, 12 wilderness areas and miles of hiking trails provide visitors with an unparalleled opportunity to experience the wonders of the Colorado Desert. The park is named after Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza and the Spanish name borrego, or bighorn sheep. The park features washes, wildflowers, palm groves, cacti and sweeping vistas. Visitors may also have the chance to see roadrunner, golden eagles, kit foxes, mule deer and bighorn sheep as well as iguanas, chuckwallas and the red diamond rattlesnake. Listening devices for the hearing impaired are available in the visitor center. Most visitors approach from the east via Highways S22, S2, or 78. Visitors from San Diego via Highways 79 and 78 have the added pleasure of driving through the mountainous Cuyamaca Rancho State Park--quite a different experience from Anza-Borrego. The highways from the east climb 2,400 feet or so and then descend about 2,000 feet to the valley. Where the highway breaks out of the high-country vegetation, it reveals the great bowl of the Anza-Borrego desert. The valley spreads below, and there are mountains all around. The highest are to the north--the Santa Rosa Mountains. The mountains are a wilderness, with no paved roads in or out or through. They have the only all-year-flowing watercourse in the park. They are the home of the peninsular bighorn sheep, often called desert bighorn. Few park visitors ever see them; the sheep are justly wary. A patient few observers each year see and count them, to learn how this endangered species coping with human encroachment. Park Kiosk Hours: Hi Season: 8am-4pm Lo Season: self-register Season For Peak Fees: 09/15 to 05/15 Coyote Canyon will be CLOSED for the annual summer closure from June 1 through September 30 to allow the bighorn sheep to drink without interruption during the hot summer months. Park Kiosk Hours: Hi Season(Oct 1 - May 14): 8am-4pm Lo Season(May15 - Sept 14): Self Register
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Anza-borrego Desert Sp Campground

Mileage:49 mi

Description: With over 600,000 acres, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is the largest state park in the contiguous United States. 500 miles of dirt roads, 12 wilderness areas and miles of hiking trails provide visitors with an unparalleled opportunity to experience the wonders of the Colorado Desert. The park is named after Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza and the Spanish name borrego, or bighorn sheep. The park features washes, wildflowers, palm groves, cacti and sweeping vistas. Visitors may also have the chance to see roadrunner, golden eagles, kit foxes, mule deer and bighorn sheep as well as iguanas, chuckwallas and the red diamond rattlesnake. Listening devices for the hearing impaired are available in the visitor center. Most visitors approach from the east via Highways S22, S2, or 78. Visitors from San Diego via Highways 79 and 78 have the added pleasure of driving through the mountainous Cuyamaca Rancho State Park--quite a different experience from Anza-Borrego. The highways from the east climb 2,400 feet or so and then descend about 2,000 feet to the valley. Where the highway breaks out of the high-country vegetation, it reveals the great bowl of the Anza-Borrego desert. The valley spreads below, and there are mountains all around. The highest are to the north--the Santa Rosa Mountains. The mountains are a wilderness, with no paved roads in or out or through. They have the only all-year-flowing watercourse in the park. They are the home of the peninsular bighorn sheep, often called desert bighorn. Few park visitors ever see them; the sheep are justly wary. A patient few observers each year see and count them, to learn how this endangered species coping with human encroachment. Park Kiosk Hours: Hi Season: 8am-4pm Lo Season: self-register Season For Peak Fees: 09/15 to 05/15 Coyote Canyon will be CLOSED for the annual summer closure from June 1 through September 30 to allow the bighorn sheep to drink without interruption during the hot summer months. Park Kiosk Hours: Hi Season(Oct 1 - May 14): 8am-4pm Lo Season(May15 - Sept 14): Self Register
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Mt. San Jacinto Sp Campground

Mileage:50 mi

Description: Most of Mount San Jacinto State Park is wilderness, containing three mountain peaks, higher than 10,000 feet in elevation. The mountain's high point offer spectacular views of nearby desert and mountain ranges. Visitors can ride into the park from the park's west side or ride a tram 2.5 miles up the mountain. Hikers and backpackers need wilderness permits. Season for Peak Fees: 05/15 to 09/15 Stone Creek and Idyllwild are separate campgrounds. Idyllwild is within walking distance of the town of Idyllwild, and Stone Creek is 6 miles north on Hwy 243.
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Black Mountain (sanbernardino) Campground

Mileage:53 mi

Description: Located approximately fifty miles southeast of San Bernardino, California, at an elevation of 7,500 feet. Campground is located in a forested area. Roads and spurs are NOT paved. Campsites have picnic tables and fire rings. Campfires are allowed within the fire rings provided. Firewood is not sold at the campgrounds. Vault toilets and potable water are nearby. Trailers are not recommended. This campground is designated as a group campground for a group of up to 100 people with up to 30 vehicles. Located 16 miles North of Idyllwild.
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Dark Canyon Campground

Mileage:53 mi

Description: Located approximately fifty miles southeast of San Bernardino, California, at an elevation is 5,800 feet. Campground is located in a forested area with a stream nearby; however, IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE ENDANGERED MOUNTAIN YELLOW LEGGED FROM, ACCESS TO THE STEAM IS PROHIBITED. Road and spurs are paved. Parking spurs may not be level. Some first-come, first-serve sites may be available. Campfires are allowed within the facilities provided. Firewood is not sold at the site. All campsites have picnic tables and fire rings. Vault toilets and potable water are nearby. Located 8 miles North of Idyllwild.
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Fern Basin Campground

Mileage:53 mi

Description: Located approximately fifty miles southeast of San Bernardino, California, at an elevation of 6, 300 feet. Campground is located in a forested area. Road and spurs are paved. Parking spurs may not be level. Some first come, first serve sites may be available. All campsites have picnic tables and fire rings. Campfires are allowed within the fire rings provided. Firewood is not sold at the campground. Vault toilets and potable water are nearby. Located 6.5 miles North of Idyllwild.
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Marion Mountain Campground

Mileage:53 mi

Description: Located approximately fifty miles from San Bernardino, California, at an elevation of 6,400 feet. Campground is located in a forested area. Road and spurs are paved. Parking spurs may not be level. Some first come, first serve sites may be available. All campsites have picnic tables and fire rings. Campfires are allowed within the fire rings provided. Firewood is not sold at the campground. Vault toilets and potable water are nearby. Located 7miles North of Idyllwild.
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Boulder Basin Campground

Mileage:54 mi

Description: Located approximately fifty miles southeast of San Bernardino, California, at an elevation of 7,300 feet. Campground is located in a forest area. Campground roads and spurs are NOT paved. Some first come, first serve sites may be available. All campsites have picnic tables and fire rings. Campfires are allowed within the fire rings provided. Firewood is not sold at the campgrounds. Vault toilets are nearby. Trailers are not recommended. Located 14 miles North of Idyllwild. WATER NOT AVAILABLE. BRING YOUR OWN WATER.
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Coon Creek Cabin Campground

Mileage:56 mi

Description: Cabin is open air - no door or windows.
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Note: All mileage numbers are "as the crow flies"