U.S. Forest Service · Cactus Springs B Roadless Area · CA

Ribbonwood Equestrian CG

Ribbonwood Equestrian Campground EntrancePhoto · U.S. Forest Service
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ReservableAccess
9Sites

The place

Ribbonwood is an ideal mountain escape for equestrian campers. The campground overlooks Palm Desert and the Salton Sea in southern California and provides visitors with access to hundreds of miles of terrain for exploration and enjoyment. The San Bernardino National Forest is submitting a proposal to increase fees at various sites across the Forest and is seeking public input. Please visit the https://www.fs.usda.gov/sbnf for more information and to submit comments regarding this proposal. Recreation Horseback riding and mountain biking are popular activities. The 5. Keep reading

3-mile Sawmill Trail begins within the campground and traverses an old road with 2,220 feet of elevation gain. It also intersects with the Cactus Spring Trail near the campground's parking area. Bountiful botanical species exist along the trail, providing scenic views for travelers. Facilities The campground offers less than a dozen large, single-family campsites for both tent or RV camping. Each is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided, and campsites each have access to two horse corrals and hitching racks. Natural Features The campground is located approximately 16 miles southeast of Palm Desert, California, at an elevation of about 4,000 feet. It is nestled in a chaparral brush, high desert environment of cactus, pinyon pine and yucca plants. Roads and spurs are gravel.

The sites · 9

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
AREA RIBBONWOOD EQUESTRIAN CG001equestrian nonelectric
AREA RIBBONWOOD EQUESTRIAN CG002equestrian nonelectric
AREA RIBBONWOOD EQUESTRIAN CG003equestrian nonelectric
AREA RIBBONWOOD EQUESTRIAN CG004equestrian nonelectric
AREA RIBBONWOOD EQUESTRIAN CG005equestrian nonelectric
AREA RIBBONWOOD EQUESTRIAN CG006equestrian nonelectric
AREA RIBBONWOOD EQUESTRIAN CG007equestrian nonelectric
AREA RIBBONWOOD EQUESTRIAN CG008equestrian nonelectric
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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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