Dark Canyon Campground
Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California · 5,810 ft · In San Bernardino National Forest
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,810 ft (1,771 m)5,810 ft1,771 m
Sites1
Dark Canyon Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
All 1 shown · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 3 staff entries left out.
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About
Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Dark Canyon Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny65°45°
- ThuSunny67°50°
- FriSunny, 1% chance of rain68°48°
- SatSunny, 1% chance of rain64°44°
- SunSunny66°45°
Nearby camping
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Seven Pines Yellow Post Sites
Dispersed · 0.4 mi · Idyllwild-Pine Cove
Marion Mountain
Public Land · 0.8 mi · Idyllwild-Pine Cove
Lawler Lodge and Alpine Cabins
Public Land · 1.0 mi · Idyllwild-Pine Cove
3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in Idyllwild-Pine Cove 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.
- 0.4 mi
Seven Pines Yellow Post Sites
Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA
- 2.4 mi
Black Mountain Yellow Post #4
Palm Springs, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Bernardino National Forest
- 2.4 mi
Black Mountain Yellow Post #5
Palm Springs, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Bernardino National Forest
- 3.1 mi
Stone Creek Yellow Post Sites
Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA
- 3.5 mi
Camp site
Palm Springs, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Bernardino National Forest
- 3.6 mi
Camp site
Palm Springs, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Bernardino National Forest
Location and contact
Data from OpenStreetMap, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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