Mountain Center, CA

Full City Profile · California · Riverside County County

2.3 /5.0

C Fair

50 Population 27/sq mi density

$43,977 Median Income $41,504 per capita

55°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr

632 Violent Crime/100K 5,833 property/100K

Overall

2.3 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.9 / 5.0

$43,977 median income, 0.0% unemployment

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

632 violent crimes/100K (66% above avg)

Education

2.0 / 5.0

12.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Mountain Center (25)

COON CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND

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1 sites 5.0/5 (1 reviews) $127/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent

WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING

The Coon Creek Group Campground is located in the pine-covered mountains of Southern California. The unique campground is home to three historic cabin...

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COUNCIL

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1 sites 5.0/5 (4 reviews) $234/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent

DAY USE AREA, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING

The Council Group Campground is a great place to enjoy a large outdoor gathering with just about everything the San Bernardino National Forest has to ...

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HEART BAR CAMPGROUND

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66 sites 4.7/5 (215 reviews) $29–$56/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up

HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING

The Heart Bar Campground provides access to some of southern California's greatest backcountry hiking, biking and horseback riding trails, as wel...

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SKYLINE

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1 sites 4.7/5 (3 reviews) $127/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING

The Skyline Group Campground is a great place to enjoy an extended family or large group camping experience. It is close to a variety of wilderness tr...

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WILD HORSE EQUESTRIAN FAMILY

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11 sites 4.7/5 (26 reviews) $35–$69/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, Trailer, Horse

Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Wilderness

The Wild Horse Equestrian Campground is one of a handful that is equipped for corralling horses in the beautiful pine-forested mountains of Southern C...

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BARTON FLATS

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52 sites 4.6/5 (436 reviews) $36–$71/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up

WATER SPORTS, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING

The Barton Flats Campground provides a taste of just about everything the San Bernardino National Forest has to offer. In addition to a nearby lake an...

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HEART BAR EQUESTRIAN

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1 sites 4.5/5 (2 reviews) $314/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Horse

Hiking, Camping, Biking, Horse Camping, Horseback Riding

The Heart Bar Equestrian Campground is available by reservation and is for equestrian campers only. It provides access to some of Southern California&...

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SAN GORGONIO

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54 sites 4.5/5 (216 reviews) $34–$67/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Pickup Camper, Pop up

DAY USE AREA, WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, BIKING

The San Gorgonio Campground provides access to a variety of recreational opportunities, as well as a beautiful location in which to enjoy nature. Its ...

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BLACK ROCK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND

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1 sites 4.3/5 (59 reviews) $35/night Reservable

Equipment: Horse

WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, HIKING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING

Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Black Rock Horse Campground is strictly for campers planning to bring h...

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OAK GROVE CAMPGROUND

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63 sites 4.3/5 (318 reviews) $15–$30/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

DAY USE AREA, VISITOR CENTER, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE

Located on the Cleveland National Forest, Oak Grove Campground is nestled in a valley of large oak groves and manzanita.The campground is composed of ...

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BOULDER BASIN

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16 sites 4.2/5 (38 reviews) $20–$34/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Wildlife Viewing, Picnicking, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Biking, Backpacking, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding

Black Mountain Road is is poor condition at this time. A four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle is recommended with a minimum ground clearance of 6 inches. ...

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DRIPPING SPRINGS CAMPGROUND (CA)

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33 sites 4.2/5 (246 reviews) $25–$50/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV

VISITOR CENTER, HUNTING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE

Dripping Springs campground is a wonderful campground adjacent to the Agua Tibia Wilderness.The campground is directly adjacent to Agua Tibia Wilderne...

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FERN BASIN

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15 sites 4.2/5 (81 reviews) $20–$34/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Lookout Tower, Horseback Riding, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Mountain Biking

The picturesque Fern Basin Campground is a perfect escape from a busy lifestyle. It provides peace and quiet in the mountains of southern California a...

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BLACK ROCK CAMPGROUND

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94 sites 4.1/5 (2,138 reviews) $35/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Pop up

WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, HIKING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING

Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Black Rock Campground lies among one of the thickest Joshua tree forest...

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SHADY COVE GROUP CAMPGROUND

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3 sites 4.1/5 (9 reviews) $114/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent

WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, BIKING

Shady Cove Group Campground is a beautiful place to camp within the Children's National Forest. It provides access to numerous trails and a looko...

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MARION MOUNTAIN

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16 sites 4.0/5 (61 reviews) $20–$34/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

FIRE LOOKOUTS/CABINS OVERNIGHT, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING

The Marion Mountain Campground offers a beautiful retreat in the San Bernardino National Forest. It provides access to a number of hiking trails that ...

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BLACK MOUNTAIN (SAN BERNARDINO)

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1 sites 3.8/5 (5 reviews) $0/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent

Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Picnicking, Climbing

Black Mountain Road is is poor condition at this time. 4 Wheel Drive is recommended. The road is currently a high-priority for maintenance, which sh...

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RIBBONWOOD EQUESTRIAN CG

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8 sites 3.8/5 (18 reviews) $30/night Reservable

Equipment: Horse

Horseback Riding, Fishing, Camping, Mountain Biking, Horse Camping

Ribbonwood is an ideal mountain escape for equestrian campers. The campground overlooks Palm Desert and the Salton Sea in southern California and prov...

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OBSERVATORY CAMPGROUND

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28 sites 3.7/5 (243 reviews) $20–$40/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Day Use Area, Hiking, Camping

Science buffs and families are drawn to Observatory Campground for its proximity to the Palomar Observatory, a world-class center of astronomy researc...

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FRY CREEK CAMPGROUND

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12 sites 3.6/5 (63 reviews) $15/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent

CAMPING

Fry Creek Campground is situated in the heart of Cleveland National Forest, uniquely located down the road from the world-famous Palomar Observatory. ...

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LOBO GROUP

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2 sites 3.0/5 (1 reviews) $362/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

DAY USE AREA, WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING

The Lobo Group Campground is nestled in the beautiful Barton Flats area of the San Bernardino Mountains. It is surrounded by picturesque pine trees, p...

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Crestline Group Campground

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1 sites 0.0/5 $75/night Reservable

HIKING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, BIKING

Crestline Group Campground is located in a wooded area on Palomar Mountain, at approximately 5,390 feet in elevation. Many trees including Black Oak, ...

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Dark Canyon Campground

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1 sites 0.0/5 $0/night Reservable

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and clai...

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OSO GROUP

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1 sites 0.0/5 $480/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

DAY USE AREA, WILDLIFE VIEWING, WATER SPORTS, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, BIKING

The Oso Group Campground is nestled in the beautiful Barton Flats area of the San Bernardino Mountains. It is surrounded by picturesque pine trees and...

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Pinyon Flat Campground (San Bernardino National Forest)

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1 sites 0.0/5 $0/night Reservable

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and clai...

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