Located in the Los Angeles Basin, just a 90-minute drive away from the Coachella Valley, Chino Hills State Park offers a unique outdoor experience for everyone to enjoy.
Sitting in the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains, and covering parts of three counties (San Bernardino, Orange and Riverside), the park offers more than 90 miles of trails and more than 14,000 acres of beautiful and serene rolling hills with a diverse array of flora and fauna. With camping, hiking, mountain biking (there’s even a bike repair station), horseback riding and the beauty of nature, Chino Hills State Park has something for everyone.
You can see remnants of the area’s ranching history at the historic barn at the Rolling M Ranch campground. There are 20 campsites located in this open-space facility that has potable water, flush toilets and showers onsite. Each campsite offers paved parking for up to two cars or RVs up to 30 feet in length, with a picnic table, a fire ring (restrictions may be in place during high fire-danger periods) and a lantern post. There are no electrical, water or sewer hookups. Dogs are allowed at the campgrounds, the day-use areas, picnic areas and parking lots, as well as on Bane Canyon Road, but must be kept on a leash at all times. Camping fees are $30 per night. You can book your stay at www.reservecalifornia.com, or by calling 800-444-7275 (PARK). I haven’t camped here yet, but I’ve checked out the area, and I liked it. I hope to go back and camp soon!…