Gobbler’s Knob Yellow Post Site

Front Country Ranger District

San Bernardino National Forest

Free Camping at Lytle Creek, CA

Officially marked at Yellow Post Site #16 on USFS Maps, this is a single campsite identified by a yellow post. It comes with a fire ring, and that's about it. It's sits up high on a mountain ridge and intersects with the Pacific Coast Trail. You definitely need a high clearance 4WD to get up here.

Authority

Front Country Ranger District logo

Front Country Ranger District

San Bernardino National Forest

District Office

Tel: (909) 382-2851

Official campground webpage

Particulars

GPS: 34.3134, -117.5894

Elevation: 6,434 feet

Reservations: First come, first served

Camping Fee: None

Permit: None

Max stay: 14 days in a 30 day period

Amenities: None

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Camping at Gobbler’s Knob Yellow Post Site

This campsite was initially created for hikers navigating the Pacific Coast Trail, but it is still reachable via 4WD vehicle. The road up here is bumpy and rocky, and not really suitable for trailers or motorhomes. There are also places along the road where it gets narrow.

Yet, it’s still a popular destination just because it sits up high and offers a great view of Mt. Baldy. It’s not really a great campsite to remain for several days because many hikers traveling Pacific Coast Trail make plans to set up camp here.

There are no restroom facilities here, you will have to either bring a shovel and dig a hole, or have your own porta-potty, if your vehicle does not have its own toilet.

Other Campsites Within 20 Miles Radius

Associated Documents

Yellow Post Site Map, Front Country Ranger District, Locations of all Yellow Post Campsites in the Lytle Creek Area, (eff: September 14, 2007)

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