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Arch-Big Pines Picnic Site

Elevation: 6.800-feet

Site managed by concessionaire Mountain High. Please contact them for any updates, concerns, or questions at: (760) 316-7828 or campgrounds@mthigh.com. You can also visit their website at: mthigh.com.

This picnic site off of Big Pines Highway (County Road N4), site access may be restricted due to road and snow conditions. Limited parking on dirt access road. Overflow parking available near the entrance of picnic site. (Do not block road to allow emergency vehicle access.)

Amenities: Six tables. No provided fire appliances. Pit toilets and trash receptacle. No piped water available. 

Winterplay: The nearby slopes and open spaces offer a snowy playground for snow play and families.

Fees: Day use - Fee set by Mountain High concessionaire. Discounts given for Senior or Accessible America the Beautiful Pass holders. (Regular annual America the Beautiful pass not accepted.)

General Information

Year round

Day-use hours are 6 a.m.-10 p.m.

Fee set by Mountain High concessionaire. Discounts given for Senior or Accessible America the Beautiful Pass holders. (Regular annual America the Beautiful pass not accepted.)

Fire Restrictions are in effect. 

Fee set by Mountain High concessionaire. Discounts given for Senior or Accessible America the Beautiful Pass holders. (Regular annual America the Beautiful pass not accepted.)

This site is operated by Mountain High Resort. A Big Pines Pass from Mountain High Resort is required when parking here. The Adventure Pass and any of the Interagency Passes are not honored here. More info:  
www.mthigh.com/site/connect/blog/authors/john_mccolly/introducing-the-big-pines-pass OR call Mountain High Resort at (760) 316-7828.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 34.37916667

Longitude: -117.6944444

Parking

Limited parking on dirt access road. Overflow parking available near the entrance of picnic site. (Do not block road to allow emergency vehicle access.)

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated March 10th, 2025