Ribbonwood Equestrian Cg
San Bernardino National Forest — fishing
Location: IDYLLWILD, CA, CA
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/ribbonwood-equestrian-cg to be notified when sites open up.
Ribbonwood is an ideal mountain escape for equestrian campers with access to hundreds of miles of terrain. The campground features nice corrals at every site and is designed exclusively for horse camping, with excellent hiking and walking trails to explore.
Wildlife alert: Southern Pacific Rattlesnake and Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake present in the area. Also common: White-tailed Antelope Squirrel, Merriam's Chipmunk, California Quail, Dark-eyed Junco, and California Scrub-Jay.
Insider tips for Ribbonwood Equestrian Cg: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Overlooks Palm Desert and Salton Sea with mountain vistas Horse corrals available at every campsite for equestrian visitors
Skip Ribbonwood Equestrian Cg if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You're visiting outside May-October — campground is closed. You don't have horses or camping gear for tent camping.
Best time to visit Ribbonwood Equestrian Cg: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during this period only.
Nearby campgrounds: Pinyon Flat Campground (San Bernardino National Forest) (Mountain Center, CA), Marion Mountain (Idyllwild, CA), Fern Basin (IDYLLWILD, CA), Dark Canyon Campground (Idyllwild, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Ribbonwood Equestrian Cg
Cell signal at Ribbonwood Equestrian Cg (IDYLLWILD, CA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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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 popular federal campground
Overlooks Palm Desert and Salton Sea with mountain vistas
Horse corrals available at every campsite for equestrian visitors
Campground operates seasonally during this period only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Palm Desert, California, take the Palms to Pines Highway/Highway 74 south for approximately 16 miles to the community of Pinyon. Turn left onto South Pinyon Drive and the entrance to the campground is 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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