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    Isabel C.

    Sophia was so wonderful at the night desk. She gave us the best attitude and wonderful attention to detail. Thank you Sophia for all your help.

    I got to come here on a visitors pass while some family members were staying and honestly.. it was great. If I was in a different place in life, I would become a member with my boys. The fishing is peaceful and awesome (not much of a challenge for those who prefer natural water but for kids it was a blast), the whole area is so clean and well taken care of, and the best part? The other campers. The people that we met were so friendly and incredibly kind, it's sad how much that means in this day and age. We were with a group of young boys who have never filleted a fish in their own but they were welcome to watch the more experienced people with no judgement and when it came time to step up and try it themselves, an older gentleman got out of his car to show them the ropes. I wish I knew who this man was so I could send him a thank you card. We had a great time and would love to visit again.

    Backing right up getting ready for a beautiful holiday weekend overlooking the lake

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    Great for big families, great for retirees, safe, clean and a lot amenities for everyone !!!

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    Very family friendly place. The activities are so much fun. I highly recommend everyone to give it a try

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    Ask the Community - Mountain Lakes Resort

    Can you book a stay online if your a member?

    Unfortunately, no. Members must call our reservation line listed on the back of their membership card.

    Can cabins be rented without being a member?

    We offer a complimentary 3 day/2 night stay are our resort for your first time here! Unfortunately, cabins are reserved for members only.

    Is the restaurant open or Pool or any activity for the kids to do?

    Meadows Family Pool and the Adult Pool is open. Our new Splash Pad is also now open, great for kids! Restaurant is open for To-Go Orders only.

    Anyone looking to sell their membership?

    yes i am looking to sell

    I'm looking to sell my membership and was looking for more insight on this? Any info is appreciated.

    How much

    How much do they charge here to stay in a tent overnight?

    In July of 2019 rates had gone up from $60 a night to $80 a night per site for guests at Mountain Lakes.

    If I where to buy a membership, how many wks a yr can you stay.? Is it a in for a time.frame then out a couple? Is there a limit per year. And do the maintenance dues go up yrly…

    You are welcome to stay for a time frame and then out for the same time frame before staying again, all year round.

    Do they allow campfires or is it propane only?

    Firepits are allowed but only chemical logs like Duraflame or propane may be used. Absolutely NO wood fires!

    How big are the campsites?

    They vary. We have been members since 1985 and started with a camper van and tent. We graduated to a 26 foot travel trailer and recently a 36 foot 5th wheel. We have always found sites to meet our needs and have never regretted our membership. If… 

    Look to buy a membership anybody selling one? At mountain lakes?

    I may be selling. But I don't have cabin privileges since I have a trailer. Let me know if you are interested. My price is competitive since I have to sell due to health… 

    To those members that have a membership for 7+ years, have you ever encountered the need to reserve a campsite ( not cabin) for a major holiday 30 days in advance? Also have you ever been denied entrance after 5pm on a holiday?

    I have had my membership for almost 15 years. I don't have cabin privileges. I haven't experienced any of the issues you mentioned. Even when I have arrived past midnight but… 

    Do they have different memberships. One with cabins and one with cabins and rvs? How much are the current annual fees?

    Dont waste your time this place is ridiculous the cabins r run down and they smell like no one cleans them .dont let the free weekend fool you .its not worth the $$$.

    If you are a member how long can you camp thiere?

    Somewhat true, there are residents ( they will tell you there aren't but there are) . If you are thinking about buying don't.... The park has become VERY run down lately, lots of electrical and plumbing problems, I know this first hand as I have… 

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    Drake, our sales rep did a great job of showing us around and really took the time to answer our questions.

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    Apple White Campground

    Apple White Campground

    3.7
    (9 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    One of the closest campsites to LA. Located about 15 mins off of hwy 15. Nice campsite overall…read more There are a lot of trees and lush grass for some campsites. The camp host runs a tight ship and doesn't allow flames rose over 12 inches. Small price to pay to have quiet times strictly enforced.

    My family and I stayed for four days on campsite 30 and 32. Both sites were advertised as being…read moreable to accommodate a 30 ft trailer or RV. Upon arriving, we discovered the road within the campsite was narrow and very hard to maneuver the 27 ft trailer we had. We had to back the trailer into space 32 and let me tell you it was very HARD. Not enough clearance for tundra truck to maneuver into the site. We ended up having the trailer on the dirt and pavement, and at an angle to fit. This campground is not recommended for anything over 15 feet in my opinion. Also keep in mind it has zero hook up. We did utilize the dump station at Bonita Falls RV campground which was about a mile before Applewhite. Space 32 and 30 have a small incline of space between them so if you plan on having two spaces sided by side for larger groups, these sites won't work out well. Site 32 has one huge pine tree on it and 30 has no shade. The tent space will be right in the sun. Let me say it gets extremely hot by 7 am. The nights were a bit chilly so bring a sweater and blankets. One water spigot is across from site 30. The bathrooms are across from 32 and there is only ONE working toilet for women and for men for all the lower loop sites. That is not ideal considering the campsite was full. I saw portable toilets just at the entrance of the campground. Our site was along a dirt trail which was directly behind and above our sites. This trail had ATV and dirt bikes, as well as vehicles driving by at all hours of the day and night. Some vehicle driving by with loud music at 3 am. We also could hear traffic in the nearby highway. Not ideal but I guess for a location only a short distance from Fontana, you have to compromise. Definitely not the beauty of Sequoia. We we warned about rattle snakes and did see one on our last day and it came very close to my 2-year old grandson. Very scary. We saw deer along the mountain side, and the adjacent property to the campground had some llamas. There is a perimeter fence along the campground that makes it look like you're not really camping. We drove across the street to the Applewhite picnic area. The creek is ice cold and gets very very crowded on the weekends. We enjoyed Friday because it wasn't too busy. It is free if you are camping. Just show your camp pass. The camp host came by with firewood for sale and quiet time was not enforced. I would not return to this campground.

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    Site #4 - driveway can fit 2 vehicles. Plenty of space for tents and trees for shade
    Site #4 - driveway can fit 2 vehicles. Plenty of space for tents and trees for shade
    View of the mountains from site #4
    View of the mountains from site #4
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    Bonita Falls

    4.1
    (166 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    We went for a hike yesterday and Bonita Falls was 22 minutes drive. The location was in Lytle Creek…read morein San Bernardino National Forest. The weather was great. We parked in the designated area. It was around 2.8 miles round trip . Make sure bring water, sunscreen, good hiking shoes and hiking stick. The trail was very rocky and steep going to the waterfalls. The running stream was amazing. Water was cold but soothing to listen to the sound of the water. The waterfall was high , great to take pictures and can get to the waterfalls area. There were people doing rock climbing too. Great adventure.

    I'll give this place a strong 3.75 to 4.0 stars. And when compared to all other locations in the…read morearea, this would be easiest location for most people to discover, hike walk or jog and Enjoy. You must arrive early. As people are already taken up slots in the parking lot as early as 630am. Now, super easy to park on the side of the road, as there are many signs against it and many areas that are welcomed. By 8am, the streets were getting filled, as there are many outlets that lead to the river and many places where on can just the views, without the hike. So please get your 5 dollar windows taken for parking- the local 76 station is a place where you are able to. The hike is self explanatory, follow the people, which you will see many many hikers. And contrary to what people say, it is not an easy hike. You will need to be prepared for a 1.5 mile walk up and 1.5 miles back. It is a super rocky trail. Lots of loose rocks , once on the upper trail, boulders get bigger, the small cascades of water can make the area slippery. You will need to extend your limbs to reach up and pull yourself up. Not for small children and not for the elderly. The only thing here that I had a distaste for was the littering and the graffiti. Just the stupidity of humans not picking up their trash or painting moronic signs on rocks. Made it less intriguing... made it comical that people can be such idiots. The downhill trail becomes dangerous, as people can slip or fall and amid some cliffs that surround the area, being careful is at the most important danger. The area is accessible by various routes. The fantastic point here would be the river, which is wide, always tuburlant but not deep. Some area as 1ft ...other areas can reach 3 feet. The picnic area and the small rest stop are great stop points. The water is crystal clear, cold and just majestic. Bring appropriate foot wear, bring water and snacks and make sure you are physically fit. The waterfall is high...over 100ft. Standing under the falls can be refreshing, the cold waters offering an unexpected cold shiver, the light mist and the gaze of the falls can be spectacular. The river extends past the small pits top bonita falls bathroom and parking...next down the road is the picnic area...which is basically one or two tables for a get together, best to just visit the river and enjoy the stream... and finally the large parking lot..from here you can saddle the edge of the river, enjoy it, have a get together and from there, the Rover twist and turns to another southerner point where long lines of cars gather and can be accessed by the public and by foot. Gentle streams and relaxing moments. Over all, a good small hike with options for picnics and stream wading. Please, no graffiti and pick after yourself- let's keep nature clean!

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    Bonita Falls
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    Applewhite Picnic Area

    Applewhite Picnic Area

    3.9
    (9 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    Cute little picnic area nestled back in the hills area of Lytle Creek area…read more I can sit and watch the creek run for hours. Picnic tables are set up close enough to the water's edge that it makes for a quaint spot to eat and enjoy. Tables are sprinkled around so that there are quite a few yet not too close together, and plenty of shade. Parking is near the tables too, so you don't have to haul your stuff very far. Lots of parking spots up and down the picnic area and each bathroom is within a reasonable walking distance. Very sweet little spot. However, it's not really very clean. Not bad, but seems that the people using the area are inconsiderate. I guess that goes for anywhere in this country of ours, but maybe a ranger or park employee can make an extra sweep of the place to pick up trash. Toilets are pit toilets furnished with toilet paper and and sinks to wash up. There are cute little wood carvings placed around the site and an old shack near the entrance. They've definitely gone the extra distance to make it a cute place for a visit. Relatively close to the city, but far enough away that you feel like you are hundreds of miles up in the mountains. Fresh air, running stream, nature. Not a bad place to visit when you need a nice little get-away. CHEERS!!

    We went with family friends and hung out playing games and having lunch at a table while the kids…read moreplayed in the stream for hours. And when it was time to leave the kids demanded to come back some day. Such a great time. And lots of bathrooms!

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    Third Stream Falls

    Third Stream Falls

    3.8
    (13 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    First of all not sure why but my directions showed I arrived at my destination just past the last…read morehouse on the right. So I parked. Unfortunately, I was approx. 2.5 miles too soon. Luckily it was a wide fire trail but it was pretty intense!!! Keep driving until the fire road ends. There is parking and a bathroom as well. It's been recently maintained with what looks like fresh gravel. No 4x4 needed. On my way up I was appalled at the graffiti! It's disturbing that punks can't respect nature and also pollute our water. Once you are on the trailhead it's a steady incline on a very narrow trail. But it's pretty well kept and it isn't overgrown much. I only took the path up to the Stone House camp, which stupidly there is no actual "stone house" also not really a camp I could find unless the camp marker was slightly off? But I don't recommend this trail one bit. The beginning of the trail is cleared and easy to hike down. But once you get to the creek it's hell from there on in and back out. The trail literally ends at the creek. I had to cross the creek a few times repeatedly. There are huge boulders and a lot of loose rocks. There are also a lot of downed trees, and don't get me started on the gnats! Plus tons of fire ants, regular house ants, and tons of spiders and spider webs! I had repellent on and the gnats were all over me 10 fold! It was hell trying to swat them away while climbing boulders, climbing over & under trees, and crossing the creek multiple times. The creek was roaring like crazy in places and a tad scary to be honest. In one crossing I lost my balance on a slimy rock and ended up in the creek. I finally decided to turn around, and nearly fell off a section of rocks that must have been part of a landslide, because when I started putting my body weight on them they tumbled down and I ended up cutting my leg on a sharp boulder. Trying to make my way out I regretted ever venturing into this mess. My advice stay on the main trail! I never did make it to the stream crossing, so maybe next time. It's all sun and it's extremely warm so bring lots of water. I did 7.25 miles and drank all my 2L water bladder. Watch out for small snakes that look like long lizards without legs. The one I saw was when I was walking back down towards my car on the fire road. There were a few homeless up there, in their cars with a forest adventure pass. I think they stay there during the day until the trail closes. So be careful.

    This location was easy to get to for a quick snow trip. You are able to park on most sides of the…read moreroad but just be careful taking off because alot of the people zoom through the two way highway. Came up on a whim early morning to enjoy the fresh snow. The drive is not too far from riverside so we love going up here spring our winter.

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    Glen Helen Regional Park

    Glen Helen Regional Park

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    (41 reviews)
    5.7 mi

    For the water park only - first off the pool is freezing cold. My daughter is two and 40 lbs, too…read morebig to have to hold the entire time (she's wild and wants to be free) but too little to swim on her own. I understand it but they wouldn't allow her 3 point strap floaty that allows her to swim with me right next to her. They DID allow it in the shallowest part so I appreciated that exception because it allowed her to have fun. But when I tried to take her in with the vest it was not a good time. Even with me holding her she jumped and dunked her face in the water and choked to which not one lifeguard sprang to action when I was patting her back frantically. As Long as your child is a tiny baby who can't wiggle around or a child that can swim I don't recommend the pool area. And obviously she's too little for the slide. The splash pad is nice though. But it cost 15 to park and 15 to get in per person. To me it's not worth the price.

    This review is for the water park only. The pool is only open during the summer…read more Parking is $8 per vehicle M-F and $10 on Weekends and holidays. Pool entrance fees per person are $9 /$11 p/person on weekends. 3 years old and under are free. I used to come here as a child, so it's nice to able to bring my kids here. The park has changed a bit. Small water park, with a beach-entry pool and splash pad. This is a great park to bring kids during the summer. The water slides are currently closed due to construction. Staff mention they expect the slides to open by Summer 2024. You're allowed to bring in a cooler, food, drinks, tables, and a canopy. NO GLASS/NO ALCOHOL. There are shaded areas, surrounded by trees. I do like that they have a maximum capacity of 300 people. From my understanding, they only sell a certain amount of daily park entry tickets. I suggest you get there early or if you plan on arriving later, have your party purchase your tickets ahead of time.

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