San Bernardino National Forest

San Bernardino National Forest in San Bernardino, California and Riverside County has 671,686 acres of protected land. It was established in 1907 by the US Forest Service. It is possible to consider the forest divided into two main sections. The San Bernardino Mountains are the eastern boundary and part of the Transverse Range. The San Jacinto and Santa Rose Mountains are in the north as the Peninsular Range.

Elevation of the mountains and areas of the park range from 2,000 and 11,499 feet. There are five wilderness sections including Cucamonga, San Gorgonio, San Jacinto, Santa Rose, and Bighorn Mountain. All of the wilderness areas fall under the US Forest Service. Ranger districts are Fontana, Skyforest, and Idyllwild. Much of the forest can be reached by Interstate 15. The widest point of access is in the southern section. It is 27 miles running north to south and 30 miles east to west. This land is for the Morongo Indian Reservation near Cabazon. Toro Peak and the Indian Reservation are the southern extent. Also to the north is Snow Creek Village. In and around San Bernardino National Forest are small villages and towns, with more rustic mountain getaways.