Applewhite Campground (Ca)
Federal campground in San Bernardino National Forest
Location: Lytle Creek, CA, CA
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$20 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (149 reviews)
Season: May through October
Located three miles north of the Lytle Creek Ranger Station, the campground provides an easy get-away. Trees surround the campsites and Lytle Creek flows across the street at Applewhite Picnic Area. Please use caution crossing the road.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/applewhite-campground-ca to be notified when sites open up.
Tree-shaded sites with Lytle Creek flowing nearby provide a scenic escape just 3 miles north of the ranger station. The $15/night price point is affordable for both tent and RV camping in the San Bernardino National Forest.
Wildlife alert: Southern California Ringtail observed in the area—nocturnal mammals that may visit campsites at night. Secure food and trash.
Insider tips for Applewhite Campground (Ca): Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand and only 42 sites Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when reserving if that's essential There's a $5 additional vehicle fee payable on-site, so budget accordingly Exercise caution crossing the road to access Lytle Creek Picnic Area across the street
Skip Applewhite Campground (Ca) if: You need water or sewer hookups—neither are available at this campground. You're visiting November through April—campground is closed seasonally. You require full hookups—only electric is available on select sites.
Best time to visit Applewhite Campground (Ca): May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only per verified schedule.
Nearby campgrounds: Table Mountain (Angeles) (WRIGHTWOOD, CA), Appletree Campground (Wrightwood, CA), Peavine Campground (Wrightwood, CA), Dogwood (FAWNSKIN, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Applewhite Campground (Ca)
Cell signal at Applewhite Campground (Ca) (Lytle Creek, CA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Located three miles north of the Lytle Creek Ranger Station, the campground provides an easy get-away. Trees surround the campsites and Lytle Creek flows across the street at Applewhite Picnic Area. Please use caution crossing the road.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand and only 42 sites
Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when reserving if that's essential
There's a $5 additional vehicle fee payable on-site, so budget accordingly
Exercise caution crossing the road to access Lytle Creek Picnic Area across the street
Campground operates seasonally during these months only per verified schedule
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Continue 3 miles past the Lytle Creek Ranger Station. Campground is on the right with Upper Loop campsites on the left and Lower Loop Campsites on the right.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — San Bernardino National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at San Bernardino National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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