Dark Canyon Campground
Closed for the season. The campground operates seasonally but no specific reopening date is posted. When open, sites are first-come-first-served only with payment via fee envelope (cash or check) or Recreation.gov mobile app QR code. Bears have been spotted in the area.
Flash Flood Warning issued September 24 at 4:32PM PDT until September 24 at 7:30PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
FFWSGX The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Riverside County in southern California... San Bernardino County in southern California... * Until 730 PM PDT. * At 432 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.75 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Yucaipa, Forest Falls, western Mount San Gorgonio, Banning, Mountain Home Village, Hwy 38 Between Yucaipa And Onyx Summit and Mentone.
Flood Advisory issued September 24 at 5:02PM PDT until September 24 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Riverside County in southern California... * WHEN...Until 700 PM PDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 502 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.75 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Moreno Valley, Hemet, San Jacinto, southern Beaumont and Juniper Springs. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory issued September 24 at 3:31PM PDT until September 24 at 6:30PM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Riverside County in southern California... San Bernardino County in southern California... * WHEN...Until 630 PM PDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 330 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1.25 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Dark Canyon Campground offers a rustic camping experience in the San Jacinto Mountains of San Bernardino National Forest. Located about 50 miles southeast of San Bernardino and 8 miles north of the mountain town of Idyllwild, the campground provides a forested retreat at higher elevation. All sites are first-come-first-served and include picnic tables and fire rings, with vault toilets located nearby. The campground operates seasonally and does not offer potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. A dumpster is available for trash. Dogs are welcome but must remain on a leash no longer than six feet at all times. The North Fork of San Jacinto River runs near the campground, though access to the stream is closed to protect the endangered mountain yellow-legged frog population. Nearby attractions include hiking trails, rock climbing, horseback riding, and mountain biking. The town of Idyllwild offers additional amenities including grocery stores and restaurants. Bears have been spotted in the area, so proper food storage is essential.
Directions
From San Bernardino, travel approximately 50 miles southeast. From Idyllwild, head north on Highway 243, then turn left on Azalea Trails Road and continue for 2.5 miles to the campground. The road and spurs are paved.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $12 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (909) 382-2921 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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