San Jacinto River    33°46'32''N 116°46'36''W Elevation 4303'

San Jacinto River	Trout Pools	Topographic Map of Area (Click to enlarge for printing)

Location: San Bernardino National Forest

Access: Hwy 243, a few miles north of Idyllwild to Pine Cove. Turn west at the Pine Cove gas station and store. Head west. Road will turn sharply north and DOWN, and pavement will end. Keep going until you are on the San Jacinto Truck Trail. Continue down, about a mile past Stone Creek (also listed on this website). High clearance recommended, but 4WD is not required.

Facilities: 3 sites. Boil water before drinking.

Season: May be inaccessable in winter due to snow. Area is closed after Memorial Day due to fire danger.

Fees: No fees. Adventure Pass required.

Nearby Hiking Trails: No REAL trails, but you can make your way up or down the river for some distance. Bring a rod, there are nice trout pools in this river.

Nearby 4X4 Trails: San Jacinto Truck Trail: This road winds down past the river ending at Bee canyon. Many nice springs and shady spots along the way. Many smaller 4x4 trails branch off at various points.

Managing Agency: US Forest Service


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