Apple Canyon Camp (FR 6S11) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Apple Canyon Camp (FR 6S11) in CA

Road corridorSan Bernardino NF, San Jacinto Ranger District

5.7 mi from Idyllwild-Pine Cove

Maps 4,382 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

San Bernardino National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · order effective March 12, 2026 through August 31, 2028
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Road Access

Moderate
  • All 0.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Hurkey Creek.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Spitler Peak stands 3,118 ft above the map pin, 3.3 miles northeast.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

Rules

  • Camping within 1/4 mile of State Highways, developed campgrounds, picnic grounds, developed recreation sites, trailheads, and private property.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 49–76°F, 0.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.