Recreation area

Deep Creek

San Bernardino National Forest · California — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Deep Creek is on the north slope of the San Bernadino Mountains about 60 miles east of Los Angeles. Originating at approximately 6,200 ft, the stream drops about 3,000 ft in its 22-mile course before flowing into the East Fork Mojave River. Remote high gradient stream, deep pools and boulder strewn reaches, torrential flows during rainstorms.

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.