Applewhite Campground Near Lytle Creek: Reservations, Vehicle Limits and Visitor Rules

LYTLE CREEK, San Bernardino County. For campers considering a visit to San Bernardino National Forest, Applewhite Campground is a local option near the creek—but travelers should not assume that a park website listing means every campsite is available on a particular date.

Where is Applewhite?

The federal Recreation.gov campground information places Applewhite about three miles north of Lytle Creek Ranger Station, with Lytle Creek and the Applewhite Picnic Area across the road. Visitors crossing between the campground and creek should take particular care around vehicles.

Facilities and campground rules

The site’s official description identifies primarily tent-oriented campsites, some of which can accommodate RVs or campers, though electric and water hookups are not supplied at individual sites. It lists a picnic table and fire ring with grill at each site, plus accessible toilets and water facilities. Campers should still check any current fire restrictions before using the provided fire rings.

Listed rules allow no more than eight people and two vehicles per campsite; check-in is 2 p.m., check-out noon, and quiet hours run from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.. Pets must be leashed and waste cleaned up; the site imposes a $5 additional-vehicle charge where applicable.

Are reservations available online?

The official Recreation.gov information page states Applewhite does not offer reservations through Recreation.gov. That is not a confirmation that the campground is operating or that walk-in space is guaranteed. To clarify current access, site management and restrictions, use the official page or the listed facility telephone number 909-866-8550.

Source: Federal Recreation.gov Applewhite Campground listing, reviewed November 2026. This is a visitor-service explainer, not a report of a new campground opening.

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