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Coldwater Canyon Yellow Post Sites

These three remote camping sites offer isolated scenic locations ideal for tent and car camping or a relaxing picnic far from the crowds. Other than a pit for campfires, these sites do NOT contain the amenities found at developed campgrounds. There is no water, no picnic tables, no restrooms nearby, and no trash containers. All sites are first-come, first-served.

Campfire permits are required for any type of fire use - campfires, charcoal BBQ's, or stoves. Campfires may not be allowed certain times of the year. See Current Conditions below or call the Lytle Creek Ranger Station (909-382-2851).

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).

Coldwater Canyon Yellow Post Sites are reached via forest roads 3N06and 3N06A. Please refer to the Yellow-post site map available by clicking on this link or for free at the Lytle Creek Ranger Station. 

High-clearance four-wheel drive vehicles are required for reaching the Coldwater Canyon sites (17 through 19 on the map) on Forest Road 3N06A. 3N06A is the rocky road to the left that begins by crossing the wash about 1.4 miles past the Lytle Creek Firing Line (shooting range). There is no road sign to identify it.

Current Conditions
3/15/2025, wood/charcoal fires or barbecues are allowed in Forest Service provided rings/grills. Gas/Propane appliances are permitted with a valid CA Campfire permit. NOT PERMITTED: ground fires or building of rock-fire-rings anywhere on Southern CA Forests.

General Information

  • 8 persons maximum. 2 vehicles maximum.
  • Avoid parking on grasses and vegetation at all times.
  • Yellow post campsites have a 14 day camping limit.

Pack out what you pack in and Leave No Trace!

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Address: 1209 Lytle Creek Road Lytle Creek, CA 92358
Phone: (909) 382-2851
Hours: Wednesday-Sunday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday & Tuesday Closed (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 34.279171

Longitude: -117.598109

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Last updated April 8th, 2025