Pinyon Flat Campground
Currently closed for the season. Bear activity has been reported in the area.
From Recreation.gov
A bear or multiple bears have been spotted in the area. Please be aware at all times, and visit our agency website for bear safety tips and more information.
Air Quality Alert issued June 17 at 4:23PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to increased fine particle pollution from wildfire smoke. Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted air quality levels. * WHERE...in the San Gorgonio Pass, the Coachella Valley, Lake Elsinore and Hemet-San Jacinto Valley. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on fire activity and local weather conditions. * WHEN...until 5 PM Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Particles in wildfire smoke can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as heart attacks, strokes, asthma attacks, and difficulty breathing. Everyone can be affected, but people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.
About
Pinyon Flat Campground sits at 4,000 feet elevation within the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, offering a quiet desert camping experience near Palm Desert. The 18-site campground is surrounded by tranquil desert landscape and provides access to the nearby Santa Rosa Wilderness Area, making it popular with hikers and backpackers, especially during spring wildflower season. This is a primitive, lightly-used campground with no restrooms or potable water. Campers must be fully self-sufficient, bringing all water and packing out all trash. Each site includes a picnic table. The campground operates on a first-come first-served basis only, with payment made on-site via QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app. Dogs are permitted but must remain on a leash no longer than six feet at all times.
Directions
From Idyllwild, head toward CA-243 S for 4.5 miles, turn left and continue for 21.2 miles, then turn left onto Pinyon Dr. The campground is located at 51500 Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA 92260.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $8 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 862-9984 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS Pinyon Flat Campground |
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