National forest campsites in San Bernardino are closed due to short staff, maintenance costs – Yahoo! Voices

The reduction of staff and annual maintenance costs led to the closure of three national campsites at the San Bernardino forest campsite throughout the 2025 season.

Officials from the US Forest Service/National Forest in San Bernardino have announced the closure of the following campsites in the San Jackinto neighborhood:

• Camping of the black mountain group

• Telle

Forest officials said these campsites have low levels of use over the cost of operation and maintenance.

Dark Canyon Campground has an additional requirement of a full -time camping host as a result of the frog restoration agreement with mountain yellow legs between the American Forest and American Fish and Wildlife Service.

Efforts in recent years to find the right host have failed, according to forest officials.

The campsites that remain open include:

• San Jackinto, including Pinyon Flats Campground on a year -round basis for the first time.

• Marion Mountain Campground

• Kemping of the Boulder pool that was opened for memory until the end of October/early November

Reservations for the Fern, Marion and Boulder pool are available on recreation.gov.

Restrictions in San Bernardino National Forest

In addition, between January 15 and March 15, 2025, national forests visitors to San Bernardino are prohibited:

• Construction, maintenance, visit or use of a fire, fire or fire of charcoal, except in the forest services provided on fire or barbecue within certain areas.

• Smoking except in a closed vehicle or building or in authorized areas.

• Working with an internal combustion engine from paved, gravel or dirt national forest system roads and paths, except for boats on a water surface.

• Welding or operating an acetylene or other torch with an open flame.

• Disposal of firearms except in certain entertainment areas.

For a list of authorized areas and persons released from certain orders, visit fs.usda.gov.

This article originally appeared at Victorville Daily Press: List of San Bernardino’s National Camps