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	Thomas Mountain       33°37'23''N  116°40'54''W Elevation 6657'
		View looking northwest	Thomas Mountain Peak	Topographic map of area Click to enlarge for printing.
	Access:	Hwy 74. Watch for dirt road headed south just east of Lake Hemet. Dirt road winds upward, south and east to Thomas Mountain. High clearance required, 4WD recommended. May be inaccessable in winter.
	Facilities:	6 sites, no water.
	Season:	Open all year, may be inaccessable in winter due to snow.
	Fees:	No fees. Adventure Pass required.
	Nearby Hiking Trails:	Thomas Mountain Peak: Short, easy trail begins at Campground. Excellent view at top.
	Nearby 4x4 Trails:	Thomas Mountain Road: The road continues past Thomas Mountain to Toolbox Springs, and downward eventually ending in the pine measdows of Garner Valley. Many smaller 4x4 trails branch off at various points.
	Comments:	For a free campground, this place is in good shape. There is a spring just a short hike north, but I'd advise bringing your own water, it does not look to clean. Watch out for cows, the USFS leases this section of forest to the local ranchers for grazing.
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	Managing Agency:	US Forest Service - San Bernardino National Forest - (909) 382-2921
		This information is generally reliable, but not guarranteed. Use this information at your own risk. All outdoor information and conditions are subject to change without notice. Whenever possible, call the managing agency for a current update.