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Ribbonwood Equestrian Cg

11 mi southwest of Indian Wells, CA · Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
Apr–Jun & Sep–Octbest months

About Ribbonwood Equestrian Cg

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. Please visit the https://www.fs.usda.gov/sbnf for more information and to submit comments regarding this proposal. Horseback riding and mountain biking are popular activities. The 5.3-mile Sawmill Trail begins within the campground and traverses an old road with 2,220 feet of elevation gain. It also intersects with the Cactus Spring Trail near the campground's parking area. Bountiful botanical species exist along the trail, providing scenic views for travelers. The campground offers less than a dozen large…

  • Fees: $15 per night, holders of Interagency Senior or Access cards are entitled to 50% campsite fee reduction. Holder of the card must be present.
  • Managed by: San Bernardino National Forest, FS
  • Where: 11 mi southwest of Indian Wells, CA · 33.57611, -116.45472

Things to do:

FishingHorseback ridingBiking

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

54°
34°Jan
54°
34°Feb
59°
36°Mar
65°
39°Apr
73°
45°May
82°
53°Jun
88°
61°Jul
88°
61°Aug
82°
55°Sep
71°
46°Oct
61°
38°Nov
53°
33°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.

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Cell signal

Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Suburban

The Milky Way is faint and only shows overhead.

Class 5 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.

Stargazing nearby: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (Dark Sky Park), 22 mi.

RV essentials

Dump station: 21.4 mi
Propane: 13 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.