Ribbonwood Equestrian Cg
San Bernardino National Forest
Ribbonwood is an ideal mountain escape for equestrian campers. The campground overlooks Palm Desert and the Salton Sea in southern California and provides visitors with access to hundreds of miles of terrain for exploration and enjoyment.
The San Bernardino National Forest is submitting a proposal to increase fees at various sites across the Forest and is seeking public input. Please visit the https://www.fs.usda.gov/sbnf for more information and to submit comments regarding this proposal.
The campground offers less than a dozen large, single-family campsites for both tent or RV camping. Each is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided, and campsites each have access to two horse corrals and hitching racks.
Notifications and Alerts
- Fire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit charcoal fires, wood-burning camp stoves, and charcoal grills. Only gas or propane stoves are permitted.
Need to Know
Campfires and Charcoal are not allowed, Campers are allowed to use Propane or gas stoves with a shutoff valve. Call the Idyllwild Ranger Station at 909-382-2922 if clarification is needed.
This campground is not available for First Come - First Served camping. Please contact the Idyllwild Ranger Station with any questions. 909-382-2922.
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- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
Please view your Reservation Confirmation Email for the Combo Gate Code.
Natural Features
The campground is located approximately 16 miles southeast of Palm Desert, California, at an elevation of about 4,000 feet. It is nestled in a chaparral brush, high desert environment of cactus, pinyon pine and yucca plants. Roads and spurs are gravel.
Recreation
Horseback riding and mountain biking are popular activities. The 5.3-mile Sawmill Trail begins within the campground and traverses an old road with 2,220 feet of elevation gain. It also intersects with the Cactus Spring Trail near the campground's parking area.
Bountiful botanical species exist along the trail, providing scenic views for travelers.
Contact Information
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54270 PINECREST AVE PO BOX 518 IDYLLWILD CA 92549
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: (760) 862-9984
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Palm Desert, California, take the Palms to Pines Highway/Highway 74 south for approximately 16 miles to the community of Pinyon. Turn left onto South Pinyon Drive and the entrance to the campground is on the right.
Available Campsites
- Site 008, Loop AREA RIBBONWOOD EQUESTRIAN CG, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop AREA RIBBONWOOD EQUESTRIAN CG, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop AREA RIBBONWOOD EQUESTRIAN CG, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop AREA RIBBONWOOD EQUESTRIAN CG, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop AREA RIBBONWOOD EQUESTRIAN CG, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop AREA RIBBONWOOD EQUESTRIAN CG, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop AREA RIBBONWOOD EQUESTRIAN CG, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop AREA RIBBONWOOD EQUESTRIAN CG, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
