Ribbonwood, in Santa Rosa Wilderness
I have not been here but came across this in my research
Reservations are required and the money needs to be received by the parks dept
5 days before your arrival. The gate is always locked unless you have made
reservations. The cost for day use is $ 10.00 per rig. To camp there is $ 15.00
per night, per rig.
The directions to Ribbonwood are: Hwy 74 out of Palm Desert to the first paved
road just past Sugarloaf. Follow the signs. It's just across from Pinyon pines
(FLAT) campground. You will be turning left. The gate is on the right before
you get to the trash area.
From Hemet, take the 74 almost to Sugarloaf, just across from Pinyon Pines
Campground. From I 10, you can take the 243 out of Banning. Go left on 74 and
follow the signs. Fron Anza, Turn right on 74 fron the 371 and, again, follow
the signs.
The number is (909)659-2117.
A permit for the use of fire within the
wilderness areas is required.
Wilderness Permit is required for any backpacking or hiking in the Wilderness.
Requests for advance permit may be made in person or in writing. No phone or
fax requests can be accepted. Campers must have a permit from the agency in
whose area they are camping; day hikers may use a State or Federal Permit.
For in depth information
about San Jacinto Mountains National Monument,
please visit their website at:http://www.ca.blm.gov/palmsprings/santarosa/santa_rosa_national_monument.html
Horseback Riding
A group campground for
equestrian use is located within the southeastern portion of the Monument at
Ribbonwood Campground.
Many
miles of multi-purpose trails are found in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto
Mountains which provide beautiful scenic vistas and natural treasures to be
discovered by equestrian trail users.
Located on
Highway 74 east of Highway 371. It has eight sites with horse corrals as well
as flush toilets, showers, tables, and piped water. For more information, call
951-382-2922 or 951-659-2117.
Idyllwild Ranger
Station (909) 382-2921