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California · Dispersed / primitive

Thomas Mountain & Toolbox Springs Yellow Post Site

4 mi northeast of Anza, CA · Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G

Dispersed / primitivetype
Freeto camp
May–Jun & Sep–Octbest months

About Thomas Mountain & Toolbox Springs Yellow Post Site

There are 10 Yellow Post sites in the Thomas Mountain area, and Toolbox Spring area has 6 remote camping sites. They offer isolated scenic locations ideal for tent and car camping or a relaxing picnic. Other than a metal pit for campfires, these sites do NOT contain the amenities found at developed campgrounds. There is no water, no restrooms nearby, and no trash containers. Please pack it in - pack it out! [Campfire permits](https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sbnf/learning/safety-ethics/?cid=fseprd769862) are required for any type of fire use - campfires, charcoal BBQ's, or stoves. Campfires may not be allowed certain times of the year. These Yellow Post Sites are reached via Forest Road 6S13 (dirt). Please call the Idyllwild Ranger Station for road conditions, current fire restriction, and other information 1-909-382-2921.

  • Managed by: USFS - San Bernardino National Forest
  • Where: 4 mi northeast of Anza, CA · 33.61167, -116.66029

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

Weather by month

54°
34°Jan
54°
34°Feb
59°
36°Mar
64°
39°Apr
71°
45°May
81°
52°Jun
86°
60°Jul
87°
60°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: May–Jun & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.

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Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G

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

The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.

Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.

Stargazing nearby: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (Dark Sky Park), 29 mi.

RV essentials

Dump station: 24.5 mi
Propane: 17.7 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.

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