San Mateo Canyon Wilderness

U.S. Forest Service - Wilderness

Mountains covered with chaparral and coastal sage.

38,484 Acres

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Activities

Camping

Camping

The San Mateo Wilderness South Area is a developed campsite just outside of the wilderness area in the Cleveland National Forest.

Fee is required and reservations are needed during peak season. Camping outside of developed campsites is possible but you must check with the local ranger district before doing so.

Pets

Pets

Dogs must be on a leash no more than 6 feet long.
Do not bring more than two dogs or other pet to any one campsite. Guide dogs are an exception.

Equestrian

Equestrian

Horseback riding is permitted on designated trails.

Hiking

Hiking

Hiking is permitted throughout the wilderness area unless otherwise indicated by signage.

Hunting

Hunting

Hunting is permitted throughout the Cleveland National Forest during hunting seasons designated by the California State Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Hunting is not permitted in those areas where the discharge of firearms is prohibited by County Ordinance, California State law or Federal regulations and hunters must follow all laws, including no hunting within 150 yards of a residence, building, campsite, developed recreation site or occupied area. A valid California hunting license is required.

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San Mateo Canyon Wilderness

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Regulations & Recommendations

An Adventure Pass is required for all vehicles that are parked on forest land.
Discharge of firearms is currently prohibited except for the purpose of hunting during the designated hunting season as established by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Target shooting is prohibited.
A Free Visitor Permit is required for entrance into the wilderness areas, whether you are going in for several hours or overnight.
No vehicles are permitted; this includes bicycles.
A permit is required for overnight camping outside of established campgrounds.
Pack-in/Pack-out all trash.

Offices

Trabuco Ranger District
1147 East Sixth Street
Corona, CA 92879
951-736-1811

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