Falls Picnic Area
Falls Picnic Area is located in a pine/cedar forest just above the community of Forest Falls. Forest Falls is one of the key gateways to the Sand to Snow National Monument and home to the original trail into the San Gorgonio Wilderness.Vivian Creek Trail to the San Gorgonio Wilderness starts here, and the Momyer Trailhead is nearby. Wilderness permits are required. Permits are ONLY avaliable online via SGWA.org.
Water, picnic tables and vault toilets are available. There are times of year where No wood fires, charcoal bbqs or charcoal stove are allowed, call the Mill Creek Visitor Center for current fire restrictions. Gas or propane BBQ's/stoves are allowed with a valid California Campfire Permit.
On busy summer weekends when parking is at capacity this site will close! There is NO parking available along Valley of the Falls drive, or the entrance of the picnic area. Visiors will have to park at Momyer Trailhead and hike up to the picnic area. Please use EXTREME caution when hiking along the road.
Black Bears frequent this picnic area!! DO NOT leave food or garbage unattended! PACK IT IN PACK IT OUT!
General Information
Day use only: Sun up to sun down
- No ground fires or building of rock-fire-rings permitted anywhere on Southern CA Forests!
- No wood fires, charcoal bbqs or charcoal stove allowed near the creek itself
- Dogs MUST be on a leash not longer than six feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control. [36 CFR 261.16(j)]
- No loud music or generators [36 CFR 261.10(I)]
- NO overnight Camping Permitted due to Forest Order 05-12-00-23-05 OCCUPANCY AND USE
Adventure Pass
A Recreation Pass is required, passed honored are the local Adventure Passes (Daily or Annual) and the America the Beautiful Interagency Passes. For more information, please visit our recreation pass page.
Address: 34701 Mill Creek Road Mentone, CA 92359
Phone: (909) 382-2882
Hours: Friday-Sunday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 34.08138889
Longitude: -116.8911111
Elevation
6080
Directions
Hwy 38 to Valley of the Falls Drive
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
