Pinyon Flat Campground
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov
Pinyon Flat Campground
Pinyon Flat is an 18-site first-come first-served campground located within the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. Surrounded by a tranquil desert landscape and nearby Santa Rosa Wilderness Area, this campground is great for those who like to hike, especially when the springtime flowers are in bloom. Wood and Charcoal fires are currently allowed, in Forest Service provided firerings only. Please check current Fire Restrictions as they can change. Campers may use propane or similar fueled cook stoves with an on/off valve year around. Pinyon Trail 5E03 is located on the western side of the campground.
Before you go
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
$8 per site, includes one vehicle. Additional $5 for each additional vehicle.
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.