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Applewhite Campground
Public LandU.S. Forest ServicePets allowed

Applewhite Campground (CA)

Lytle Creek, California · 3,314 ftIn San Bernardino National Forest

Photos: Ryan Cochoit - USFS

At a glance

4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
$15–$20recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
42From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
3,314 ft1,010 m
Big rigs
Not yet known
Season
Not yet known
Cell signal
Not yet known

Loops2

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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 2 staff entries left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.

Amenities

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  • Campfires allowed

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About

Overview

Located three miles north of the Lytle Creek Ranger Station, the campground provides an easy get-away. Trees surround the campsites and Lytle Creek flows across the street at Applewhite Picnic Area. Please use caution crossing the road. This site is accessible. There is a $5 charge for an additional vehicle which must be paid on site.

Recreation

Ample opportunities for short, day hikes in the Lytle Creek area as well as OHV opportunities in the nearby Cajon Pass area. Flowing waters of Lytle Creek nearby offer a relaxing place to enjoy the cool waters.

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Cell service

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  • Verizon5G · 4G LTE
  • AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
  • T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

Cell service at Applewhite Campground (CA): FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • TueSunny, 5% chance of rain62°45°
  • WedSunny72°52°
  • ThuSunny74°55°
  • FriSunny76°55°
  • SatSunny75°53°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

3 OpenStreetMap entries in Lytle Creek share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

34.25987, -117.49333
Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Lytle Creek
Park
San Bernardino National Forest

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