The San Bernardino National Forest has a long history of mining and prospecting with many continuing these activities today. Certain lands under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management may be entered for prospecting, but sets of rules and regulations govern entry. Click here for more information
Prospecting (non-wilderness/monument areas only) is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.
See the map for Prospecting (non-wilderness/monument areas only)'s exact location and directions.
Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.