About this campground
Located on State Highway 18 west of the community of Skyforest. Come and escape the city and visit our unique mountain oasis of natural beauty! Experience the Heaps Peak Arboretum's gardens, "animal tracks trail," mini-gift booth, and inquire about educational programs. Heaps Peak Arboretum, located at 6,000', is open 365 days a year and is free to the public. Heaps Peak's unique arboretum and botanical gardens greet visitors with a diversity of native plants, and also a few “introductions.” No snow play or picnic areas at this site. Open all year.
Activities
- HIKING
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Lake Arrowhead - Green Valley Lake Recreation AreaSan Bernardino National Forest1 mi
- Rim of the World Scenic BywaySan Bernardino National Forest1 mi
- NORTH SHORE (CA)San Bernardino National Forest2 mi
- Ash Meadows OHV Road 2N75San Bernardino National Forest3 mi
- Banff OHV Road 2N28YSan Bernardino National Forest3 mi
- Deep CreekSan Bernardino National Forest3 mi
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Heaps Peak Arboretum Day Use Area doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby California campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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