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Barton Flats

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Campground · USDA Forest Service · San Bernardino National Forest Fees: - Single Site $36 - Holiday $38 - 8 person maximum - Double Site $71- Holiday $73 - 16 person maximum - Camping fee includes entry for 1 vehicle. - Extra vehicle fee $8 per night. - RV dump $10 - Checks under $50 not accepted. Season: 03/21/2025 to 10/25/2025 Reservations: Call 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov . Can be made from 24 hours to up to 6 months in advance. Overview The Barton Flats Campground provides a taste of just about everything the San Bernardino National Forest has to offer. In addition to a nearby lake and river access, a variety hiking, biking and horseback riding trails can be accessed from the campground. Its location also provides a great place for visitors to relax, take in the fresh, mountain air, and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Recreation The campground provides access to the famed Santa Ana River Trail, which will someday run from the mountains to the seaside, providing spectacular views along the way. It is currently popular for hiking, biking and horseback riding. The 2.5-mile Rio Monte Trail is also accessed from the campground and ends at the Rio Monte Panorama, which overlooks the deep gorge of the Santa Ana River Valley. The Jenks Lake Trail begins at the Barton Flats Visitor Center on the Rio Monte Trail. It… Getting there: Take I-10 East to Redlands. Take the University Street exit, EXIT 80. Turn left (northbound) on University Street. Turn right onto E. Lugonia Avenue/SR-38. Continue on State Highway 38 for approximately 18 miles to the campground entrance. Rules: This campground requires a 2 day minimum stay on the weekends and a 3 day minimum stay on holiday weekends. A single site is allowed 1 vehicle, and any extra vehicles are $8 per night. A double site is allowed 2 vehicles, and the extra vehicles will be charged $8, These fees will be collected by the host. All pets must be leashed. Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231975 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Local Staff, Silvana Friedman

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