Santa Rosa Yellow Post Sites
in San Bernardino National Forest
The managing agency’s description mentions a closure. Read it below and confirm before you drive out.
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.
Santa Rosa Yellow Post Sites
Santa Rosa Mountain has 14 remote camping sites scattered across the high ridges offering isolated scenic campsites ideal for tent and car camping or a relaxing picnic far from the crowds. A fire ring and a picnic table is available at each site, however these sites do NOT contain many amenities found at developed campgrounds. Water is available only at Santa Rosa Spring Yellow Post Site 3 & 4, the only restroom is located near Yellow Post Sites 10 - 14. Trash services are not provided, please pack it in - pack it out! All sites are first-come, first-served. Campfires and Briquette are currently prohibited, propane or similar stoves with a functioning on/off switch are allowed. Campfire permits are required for any type of fire use - campfires, charcoal BBQ’s, or propane or liquid fuel stoves. These Yellow Post Sites are reached via Forest Road 7S02 (Santa Rosa Truck Trail). 7S02 is an unpaved road which may not be suitable for all vehicles. Please also view the Santa Rosa Truck Trail page, or call the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center at 760-862-9984 (Closed Tues/Wed), or the Idyllwild Ranger Station for more information on road conditions and fire restrictions (909) 382-2921 Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument website For more information: Trails and Trailhead Locations at the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument
Before you go
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
No Fees.
Restrictions
8 persons maximum. 2 vehicles maximum. • Avoid parking on grasses and vegetation at all times. • Yellow post campsites have a 14 day camping limit. Pack out what you pack in and Leave No Trace!
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.