Black Mountain

About

Black Mountain Group Campground provides a remote, high-elevation camping experience in the San Bernardino National Forest. Situated at approximately 7,500 feet in a heavily forested area, the campground offers sweeping views of the desert divide, San Jacinto Mountains, and on clear days, the San Gabriel Mountains to the north. The single large group site accommodates up to 100 guests for tent camping only. The campground features vault toilets, multiple picnic tables, and campfire circles with grills. No potable water is available at the campground itself, though tested water may be available from Cinco Posa Spring approximately 2 miles away along Black Mountain Road. The parking area can hold up to 25 vehicles. Access requires high-clearance vehicles, with 4-wheel drive recommended due to rough road conditions on Black Mountain Road. Trailers are not recommended. The Fuller Ridge Trail, part of the famous Pacific Crest Trail, begins just steps from the campground, following the high timbered ridge above Snow Creek and connecting to Deer Springs Trail for a strenuous climb to San Jacinto Peak at 10,804 feet.

Directions

From Idyllwild, California, travel north on Highway 243 about 9 miles. Take a sharp right turn onto Black Mountain Trail/Forest Route 4S01 and continue just over 2 miles. Forest Route 4S01 turns slightly left and becomes Black Mountain Truck Trail, which leads to the campground. High-clearance vehicle recommended; 4WD advised.