Apple Canyon Yellow Post Camp Site #3: Accessible Camping in Mountain Center, CA

11 reviews

Mountain Center, CA 92561, USA

Apple Canyon Yellow Post Camp Site #3 Introduce

Apple Canyon Yellow Post Camp Site #3, located in Mountain Center, CA 92561, falls under the category of Campgrounds & RV Parks, offering a relatively accessible camping experience, especially for those with 2WD vehicles.

Based on customer reviews, camping at Apple Canyon Yellow Post Camp Site #3 is generally considered "fantastic." While it can be "a little busy on the weekends," the overall atmosphere is described as pleasant, with most campers being "polite and left us alone."

The reviews highlight the accessibility of this particular campsite. The paved road leading to the turnoff is suitable for any vehicle, as shown in the provided photo. Site #3 is more easily accessible than site #2, which requires higher vehicle clearance. The campsite provides a "peaceful and scenic" environment, although it is not entirely secluded, as other campers may be present, and activities from a nearby children's camp can be heard.

Key features and considerations include:

Accessible for 2WD vehicles, including extended Transits.
Paved road leading to the turnoff.
Scenic and peaceful environment.
Can be busy on weekends.
Not entirely secluded; other campers and nearby activities.
No facilities; campers must practice "leave no trace" principles.
Requires bug screens, especially during warmer months.

The reviews emphasize that this is a "leave no trace" camping area, meaning there are no facilities provided. Campers must bring all necessary supplies and remove all waste. Bug screens are highly recommended. Apple Canyon Yellow Post Camp Site #3 provides a good option for those seeking a balance of accessibility and a natural camping experience.

Prospective campers should be aware of the potential for crowds on weekends and the lack of facilities. They should also be prepared for insects and plan accordingly. It is recommended to check local regulations and fire restrictions before camping in the area.

Location

California Riverside County Mountain Center

Customer Reviews

4.0

11 reviews

Rex Post

Jul 19, 2024

Camping here was fantastic! It is a little busy on the weekends but all in all it wasn't bad. Most people were polite and left us alone.

Laura Hanley

Jul 21, 2022

We stayed along the #3 post sites for 3 nights while exploring the area. (#2 needed a bit higher clearance.) Nice paved road all the way to the turnoff for the sites; the first photo shows the turnoff with the sign on the right. Easy for any vehicle. There were people farther back, so we stayed closer to the road. Location is peaceful and scenic, though not secluded as you will see other campers and hear activities at one of the near by children's camp. This was the best spot we found in the area that was navigable in our 2WD extended Transit as other forest roads we came across needed higher clearance. Definitely needed bug screens but otherwise a nice escape from the summer heat. No facilities; leave no trace!

Sheryl “Sheshack” Curran

Oct 23, 2024

So peaceful here. No hookups but that is what makes it excluded . Just bring your own hookups and solar. Glad we found it.

Rita Figueroa

Jun 30, 2022

Enjoyed a cool and very quiet night here at yellow camp #1. No issues, since this 1st time we've been back again and stayed in #3 not to many shade trees here. All in all it was ok, easy to get too and road was safe (june)

Daisy Mae Stone

Sep 21, 2023

It's a beautiful spot, however, there is no cell service in this area of the valley. So if you like to be disconnected from the world, then this is a good spot for you. I highly discourage going in Hurkey Creek if it's not running fast. If it isn't moving fast, I highly recommend staying out of the Creek. It will make you very sick, like it did me. I ended up in the hospital because of it. So please beware of that. Otherwise, it is a beautiful place to camp. And be aware that there are no bathrooms and no water, so you have to bring your own water, and bathrooms are...you find a bush unless you have a portable potty. If you pack it in, pack it out. I literally have to clean up trash at every site I go to because of people litering. Give a hoot, don't pollute. And at this current point in time, there are no campfires due to fire restrictions. And building your own campfire ring is not permitted in the forest, you can be fined ect. Please consider the other people who live on the mountain. You wouldn't want your home to burn down, and neither do they. Please be respectful of that fact as I see a lot of careless people who don't follow the rules. Also I am going to post the new rules that are in effect for all yellow post sites in the San Bernardino National Forest. Enjoy your time in this amazing forest.