
Applewhite Campground (Ca)
San Bernardino National Forest
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As of October 2026, Applewhite Campground (Ca) is a campground in San Bernardino National Forest with 39 campsites. Applewhite Campground (Ca) is booked through Recreation.gov.
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- Applewhite Campground (Ca) is located at 34.2599ยฐ N, 117.4933ยฐ W.
- people allowed on 38 of 39 sites
- 8
- people allowed on the largest site
- 16
Applewhite Campground (Ca) reservations and next available dates
October 2026
Next Available Dates
26 sites open on Oct 4 at Applewhite Campground (Ca). Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.
As of 30 September 2026, 15:17 UTC.
Stay and booking rules
- Maximum consecutive stay: 5 consecutive nights
- Maximum stay: 14 nights
- Minimum stay: 1 consecutive nights
Published by Recreation.gov for Applewhite Campground (Ca), read on September 29, 2026.
Campsites at Applewhite Campground (Ca)
- Standard 39
- Hookups 32
Amenities
- restrooms
- potable water
At a glance: Setting: Creek ยท Access: Paved road.
Things to do: hiking, offroad.
All sites at Applewhite Campground (Ca), as listed by Recreation.gov
| Site | Loop | Type | Sleeps | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard | 8 | Electric |
| 16 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard | 8 | Electric |
| 17 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard | 8 | Electric |
| 18 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard | 8 | Electric |
| 19 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard | 8 | Electric |
| 20 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard | 8 | Electric |
| 21 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard | 8 | Electric |
| 22 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard | 8 | Electric |
| 23 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard | 8 | Electric |
| 25 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard | 8 | Electric |
| 26 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard | 8 | Electric |
| 27 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard | 8 | Electric |
| 28 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard | 16 | Electric |
| 29 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard | 8 | Electric |
| 30 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard | 8 | Electric |
| 31 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard | 8 | Electric |
| 32 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard | 8 | Electric |
| 33 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard | 8 | Electric |
| 34 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard | 8 | Electric |
| 35 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard | 8 | Electric |
| Site | Loop | Type | Sleeps | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard | 8 | Electric |
| 37 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard | 8 | Electric |
| 38 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard | 8 | Electric |
| 39 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard | 8 | Electric |
| 40 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard | 8 | Electric |
| 41 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard | 8 | Electric |
| 42 | Applewhite Lower Loop | Standard | 8 | Electric |
| 1 | Applewhite Upper Loop | Standard | 8 | - |
| 2 | Applewhite Upper Loop | Standard | 8 | - |
| 3 | Applewhite Upper Loop | Standard | 8 | - |
| 4 | Applewhite Upper Loop | Standard | 8 | - |
| 5 | Applewhite Upper Loop | Standard | 8 | - |
| 6 | Applewhite Upper Loop | Standard | 8 | - |
| 7 | Applewhite Upper Loop | Standard | 8 | - |
| 8 | Applewhite Upper Loop | Standard | 8 | Electric |
| 9 | Applewhite Upper Loop | Standard | 8 | Electric |
| 10 | Applewhite Upper Loop | Standard | 8 | Electric |
| 12 | Applewhite Upper Loop | Standard | 8 | Electric |
| 13 | Applewhite Upper Loop | Standard | 8 | Electric |
About Applewhite Campground (Ca)
Overview
Located three miles north of the Lytle Creek Ranger Station, the campground provides an easy get-away. Trees surround the campsites and Lytle Creek flows across the street at Applewhite Picnic Area. Please use caution crossing the road. This site is accessible. There is a $5 charge for an additional vehicle which must be paid on site.
Recreation
Ample opportunities for short, day hikes in the Lytle Creek area as well as OHV opportunities in the nearby Cajon Pass area. Flowing waters of Lytle Creek nearby offer a relaxing place to enjoy the cool waters.
Facilities
The campground offers dozens of single-family campsites, available mostly for tent camping. Some sites can accommodate RV/camper camping without water or electric hookups. The parking aprons are paved, but can be quite narrow.
Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible flush toilets and water spigots are provided.
CHECK-IN TIME IS 2:00 PM. CHECK-OUT TIME IS 12:00 PM.
There is a Maximum of eight (8) people and two (2) vehicles allowed per campsite.
Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM.
Natural Features
Across the road from the campground is Lytle Creek, which offers a cooling place to relax and recreate.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (909) 866-8550.
Rules and notices at Applewhite Campground (Ca)
Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Applewhite Campground (Ca) on Recreation.gov
Notices from Recreation.gov
Check-in time is 2:00 pm. Check-out time is 12:00 pm. There is a two (2) vehicle and eight (8) person maximum limit per site. Quiet hours are 10:00 pm - 6:00 am. These rules are strictly enforced.
Pets allowed on leash only; must clean up after your pet.
Dump stations and electric/water hookups are not provided. Do not drain your wastewater onto the ground.
All vehicles must park on the pavement within your site.
Speed limit is 5 MPH. Please watch for children.
Operation of green or red sticker vehicles within the campground are not permitted. Maps of the OHV areas are available at the Lytle Creek Ranger Station for free. Closest OHV areas are about 20 minutes away in the Cajon Pass. Must have current registration and operating spark arrestor. You are required by the California Vehicle Code to have a spark arrestor, maintained and in effective working order, whenever you are operating your OHV on any forest-covered land, brush-covered land, or grass-covered land.
Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
In accordance with standard industry practices, Mountain Top Recreation will be assessing a $5 additional vehicle fee per night on the second vehicle in each single family campsite, and on the third and fourth vehicles in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered to be one vehicle and the third and fourth are also considered to be one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles. Fee is collected at the campground for extra vehicles if you did not pay for the Extra Vehicle Add On. Extra vehicles must fit on the spur at your site.
Do not trust reservations on First Come First Serve sites. They do not show when they are occupied.
Applewhite Campground (Ca) FAQ
How hard is it to get a campsite at Applewhite Campground (Ca)?
Applewhite Campground (Ca) is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 39 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.
How do I find last-minute availability at Applewhite Campground (Ca)?
Cancellations happen frequently at Applewhite Campground (Ca), especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.
How many campsites does Applewhite Campground (Ca) have?
Applewhite Campground (Ca) has 39 campsites.
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