Dispersed
Coon Creek Yellow Post Sites
CA
Dispersed camping — confirm current rules
This is a dispersed-camping point on public land. Fire restrictions, road conditions, and access change seasonally. Verify with the managing agency before traveling.
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Managed by Dispersed/Primitive
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About
These 19 yellow post sites are individual camping sites. Each campsite is available on a first-come-first-serve basis. No reservations.Each site is limited to a maximum of 8 persons at any one time. There is limited parking at these sites for 2 vehicles. Amenities includes 1 picnic table and 1 fire ring. There are no restroom facilities. There is no drinking water.Campfire permits are required for any type of fire use - campfires, or stoves. Campfires may not be allowed certain times of the year. Click here for current fire restriction information. Sand to Snow National Monument Yellow Post sites 17-19 are near the well-known Pacific Crest Trail that stretches from the Mexican border up to Canada.Most of these sites are shaded by pine trees and a few are near seasonal Coon Creek.Where are the Sites? These Yellow Post Sites are reached via forest road 1N02 off of Hwy 38 between Barton Flats and Onyx Summit. 1N02 is a dirt road and not recommended for low-clearance vehicles. Please refer to the Coon Creek Yellow Post site map or pick one up at the Mill Creek Ranger Station and Big Bear Discovery Center.
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Campground Rules
- Campfire rules vary by season + location — verify current fire restrictions with the managing agency before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Coon Creek Yellow Post Sites
Santa Ana River Trail
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85.8 mi9,101 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert

Aspen Grove Trail
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3.8 mi738 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate

Wildhorse Canyon Sugarloaf Overnighter Trail
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16.6 mi4,465 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert
Santa Ana River Trail
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8.0 mi167 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Pct Section 24
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4.8 mi121 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Pacific Crest Trail
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10.7 mi1,824 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert
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