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Lightning Gulch Recreational Shooting Sites

In the San Bernardino National Forest, visitors can only target shoot in designated and signed areas and only at certain times due to fire danger rating.

 

Target Shooting areas may be closed completely due to fire restrictions, road conditions, and/or other safety issues.

Important - Shooters must call ahead to the Activity/PAL Level number 1-909-382-2997 (pre-recorded message) to find out the status of this shooting area for that day.

 

   

Listen for Area 692:

1 & 2: Shooting all day

3: No shooting after 1pm

4 & 5: No shooting at all that day

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

During the summer months, when fire danger is extremely high, complete closures are often placed into effect.

 Pack out what you pack in and Leave no Trace!  

 An Adventure Pass ($5/day, $30/year) or Interagency Passes are required on vehicles parked at staging area. For more information, please visit our recreation pass page.

Big Bear Discovery Center

Address: 40971 North Shore Drive, Highway 38 Fawnskin, CA 92333
Phone: (909) 382-2790
Hours: Thursday-Monday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Tuesday & Wednesday Closed (Closed on federal holidays)

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated March 28th, 2025