Recreation

During the inception of national forest reserves in the late 1800s, the San Bernardino National Forest was recognized as one of the premier forests for recreation, and a top destination for people to escape their urban lives for a peaceful retreat in the mountains.

Now, with hundreds of miles of nationally recognized hiking trails, seven designated Wildernesses, 42 campgrounds, four winter recreation resorts, seven wild and scenic rivers, the two tallest mountains in Southern California, and one of the best destinations for off-highway vehicle riding, there is more than a lifetime of activities to do on the San Bernardino National Forest. Which adventure will you choose next?

Recreation Fees

• Where can I buy an Adventure Pass?
• Recreation Fee Locations
• Recreation Fee Program

• Share the Experience Photo Contest

  

  The Share the Experience Photo Contest is an annual photography competition encouraging all nature lovers and amateur shutterbugs to capture their favorite views, moments and adventures on the nation's public lands.

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• Impact of Tropical Storm Hilary

  

  Personnel of the San Bernardino National Forest are conducting surveys and assessments of damage to sites and areas on the forest due to Tropical Storm Hilary’s landfall, Aug. 20-21. The storm dropped large amounts of rain on all three districts of the forest resulting in damage to roads, recreation sites, facilities and permitted areas.

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Current Recreation Conditions

Spotlights

Rim Nordic Ski Area

Rim Nordic Ski Area is located in the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains in Southern California. In winter, Rim Nordic offers Cross Country Skiing and Snow Shoeing, summer activities include Mountain Bike Racing. Only 1 1/2 hours from L.A. and Orange County and 2 1/2 hours from San Diego. Features include 12 miles of groomed trails, Lots of off trail snow shoeing, Machine groomed, track set for classic and skating, Learn-to-ski beginner package, Telemark rentals and lessons, Snowshoe rentals, Demo and skating rentals available, Retail shop with clothing, new and used equipment, Snack Bar with hot and cold items, Mountain Bike racing in the summer; trails are beginner to advanced.
 

Rim Nordic Ski Area
PO Box 2990
Running Springs, CA 92382

(909) 867-2600

www.rimnordic.com

Sand to Snow National Monument

 

The 154,000-acre monument extends from Bureau of Land Management lands on the Sonoran desert floor up to over 10,000 feet in the San Gorgonio Wilderness on the San Bernardino National Forest.

The striking diversity of lands within this monument is breathtaking – they are filled with the stories of ancient peoples, soaring mountain peaks, critical wildlife corridors and rich biological diversity. They also offer a wide variety of recreation opportunities for urban populations living close to the shadows of these majestic mountain peaks. The San Gorgonio Mountain region serves as an important recreational hub for 24 million people living within a 2 hour drive of the area.

The Sand to Snow National Monument is co-managed by the U.S. Forest Service (71,000 acres on the San Bernardino National Forest) and the Bureau of Land Management (83,000 acres of the California Desert District). Within the monument boundary, both agencies manage approximately 101,000 acres as Wilderness.

Learn more about the monument:

• Forest Service: Sand to Snow National Monument
• Bureau of Land Management: Sand to Snow National Monument

Maps:

• Download BLM map
• Download front page of SBNF map
• Download back page of SBNF map
• Interactive Map