Dark Canyon Campground

State: Southern California

Address 1: Southeast of Black Mountain.

Open: Seasonal

Number of Sites: 17

Elevation: 5794

County: Riverside

Free: No

About: Located approximately fifty miles southeast of San Bernardino and 8 miles North of Idyllwild. Campground is located in a forested area with a stream nearby; however access to stream is closed. Road and spurs are paved. Parking spurs may not be level. Some first-come, first-serve sites may be available. Campfires are allowed within the facilities provided. Firewood is not sold at the site. All campsites have picnic tables and fire rings. Vault toilets and potable water are nearby. Amenities include dumpster, picnic tables, water faucets and restaurant. Within 10 miles grocery store, laundry, lookout tower, movie theater, overlook ATV/OHV trails, rock climbing, hiking trails, horseback riding, mountain biking, nature center and picnic area.

Fees: $12 (2011)

Water: Yes

Directions: From I-10E exit 8th St in Banning, California, turn right onto 8th St, then left on Lincoln St, then right on San Gorgonio Ave/Highway 243. From I-10W exit Hargrove St, turn left onto Hargrove St, then right on Lincoln St. then left on San Gorgonio Ave/Highway 243. Go South on 243 for approximately 20 miles just past the Alandale Fire Station. Go East (left) at Azalea Trails Rd (Stone Creek Campground Road) for 2.5 miles.