Recreation area

Strawberry Creek

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

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

California Department of Fish and Game plants rainbow trout twice per month spring and early summer at Hwy 243 bridge and downstream at bridge near Camp Emerson. Rocky pools; forested area. Directions: From Banning, on Hwy I-10; take Hwy 243 and go 25.5 miles through Idyllwild; stream crosses under highway just south of town.

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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.