Santa Rosa Yellow Post Sites

Santa Rosa Mountain has 14 remote camping sites scattered across the high ridges offering isolated scenic campsites ideal for tent and car camping or a relaxing picnic far from the crowds. A fire ring and a picnic table is available at each site, however these sites do NOT contain many amenities found at developed campgrounds. Water is available only at Santa Rosa Spring Yellow Post Site 3 & 4, the only restroom is located near Yellow Post Sites 10 - 14.  Trash services are not provided, please pack it in - pack it out! All sites are first-come, first-served.

Campfires and Briquette are currently prohibited, propane or similar stoves with a functioning on/off switch are allowed.

Campfire permits are required for any type of fire use - campfires, charcoal BBQs, or propane or liquid fuel stoves. 
 

Camping Regulation due to FOREST ORDER NO. 05-12-00-23-05

1. Camping for more than 14 days in any 30-day period. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(a).
2. Camping within 1/4 mile of State Highways, developed campgrounds, picnic grounds, developed recreation sites, trailheads, and private property. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(e).
3. Entering or remaining in a campground between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. except for persons who are camping in such campgrounds. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(c).
4. Parking or leaving a vehicle in violation of posted instructions. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(g).

These Yellow Post Sites are reached via Forest Road 7S02 (Santa Rosa Truck Trail). 7S02 is an unpaved road which may not be suitable for all vehicles. Please also view the Santa Rosa Truck Trail page, or call the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center at 760-862-9984 (Closed Tues/Wed), or the Idyllwild Ranger Station for more information on road conditions and fire restrictions (909) 382-2921

Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument website

For more information: Trails and Trailhead Locations at the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument