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    Yucaipa Regional Park

    3.5 (199 reviews)
    Open • 7:30 am - 6:30 pm

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    Raymond M.

    Came here for the swimming area. Got here 30 minutes before they open the pool area and there were lines already. I came on a Tuesday. Can't imagine weekends. The place is nice and well taken care of. The slides are long and super dope. Specially the open top one. I would love to fish on one of the lakes here next time.

    Virginia A.

    As of lately Yucaipa regional park has become a yearly tradition. We simply enjoy it! Park opens at 7:30 am but people start to get in line as early at 6:30Am Park entrance is $10/ vehicle. This year we went to the pool side of it and had a blast! Pools open at 10:30 am but I highly recommend encourage you to get there early. It's has limited availability and so it's on a first come first serve basis. Swimmers cost is $8/person ( no slide access) Slide rate is $12/person They close at 5 pm. They have cabana rentals (3) again first come first serve basis. Rate is $100 for the rental.

    Leeanna C.

    Summertime is crazy here! I avoid this place at all costs. The line to get in is incredibly long, and once in the gate, parking is hard to come by. If you're not in line before the gate opens, entry to the water park area is a toss up. The park is nice, it's just the volume of visitors in summer that makes it hard to enjoy.

    Our rescue dog meets its new buddy and owners at the park
    Melanie G.

    We went to this park to meet with people who wanted to adopt a dog that our neighbor abandoned, and were very impressed with all of the amenities. The fishing pond was quite busy and people of all ages were having a good time. We met with the adoptees at a picnic table in the frisbee golf area, and had friendly chats with a number of players that were enjoying the course. We drove through the park to look at the waterslides, which looked like something our kids would really enjoy when the weather gets hot in the Palm Springs area where we live. The cost was $10 per car to get in and $! per animal, but we were told that we didn't have to pay for our dog which was nice. Overall a very good experience and we will definitely drive the 1 hour to this park in the summertime.

    Another view from picnic table
    Monty D.

    It was a slow Friday and really nice winter day, so it became a picnic day. We picked up some sandwiches and brought some apples and soft drinks, and headed to the Yucaipa Regional Park for lunch and a stroll. This is an overlooked opportunity to break from the city, while still being in the city. This park is incredibly large and during the week has plenty of room for everyone. We paid $8 for the vehicle parking fee ($10 for the weekend days and holidays). As you can see from my pics the views from our picnic table were amazing. When we were done, we then walked about. As we went around one of the lakes, you can see in my pic a White Pelican floating. (Probably has something to do with the Park's recent stocking of fish. It is permissible to fish here, but there are rules and fees you'll need to find out about.) We then ventured up one of the hillier paths for great views of Yucaipa. Overall, this was a great escape from the concrete jungle.

    Bottom lake . Shoulder to shoulder Saturday morning
    Mark R.

    This is for fishing only. Idk if it was because the holiday weekend after Xmas or what but nope! Never again might try on a "slower month" waaaay too many people I showed up at 5am and was still 15th car in line. With another 20/30 behind me in 10/20mins after arriving. And it kept getting longer and longer. Until 730am .. mainly a bait and wait game at all 3 lakes shoulder 2 shoulder. For 22$ I'd rather try my luck at SARL. Overall nice scenery and playgrounds for kids as well as restrooms.

    ice & water machine
    Steven Heather T.

    They got a Ice & water machine at the park now. You can use your own cooler or cold bag drops right in. Also use any water jug. 10 lbs per ice Vend 1 gallon per water vend.

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    Travis P.

    Came on a weekend and paid $10 for parking. This park is fairly empty even on weekends. Pool/swimming was closed in September. Lots of area to picnic and host outdoor parties. Wish parking was free otherwise a decent park.

    Pool entry for the day
    Venai P.

    The pool closed at 4pm for Treatment. The pool had 3 or 4 active life guards. There are buoys in the pool that Lifeguards remind the pool guests not to touch. There are two slides that are $12 entry, the pool is $8 entry. The parking fee is moderately priced. I look forward to planning a family event at your campgrounds. I look forward to seeing the indoor swim plaza, rowing and fishing.

    Sandra C.

    Second time today going and still loved it! It's so fun convenient for everyone: adults & kids. Parking is $7 to go inside the park. It's an additional charge to swim by it's not expensive at all. Recommend it for the summer.

    Entrance to water park
    Amy K.

    My husband and I came camping for two nights, with our two dogs on Thursday right after school was out for summer. We chose this place because the water park is advertised as "open daily." Well, it's only open on Saturdays and Sundays for the first month starting Memorial Day weekend. We left Saturday so we didn't get to go. Anyway, here's a tip, Google Maps tells you to turn left into the soccer fields. You need to keep going passed that, and the campground entrance is on the left. Once you get in, rv camping is to the right, and the tent camping/picnic area is to the left. The water park is also on the left side as well as a couple of lakes to fish at and enjoy the view of. You cannot see the lakes from the campground. The campground itself is pretty good. There is lots of space between sites with lots of shade. There are several double and triple sites also. The grass is a combination of green and brown weeds. We stayed in site 18, which was nice, but our Directv was blocked. The wifi was not available at all, and we had to use our mobile data the whole time. Our neighbors were very, very friendly and there was lots of space to walk and ride bikes. It's a 35-minute round trip walk to the tent area and back. There is no pool because they have the water park. It seemed like all the campers enjoyed themselves.

    We travel here from Las Vegas to enjoy this fun place. HELPFUL TIP: Arrive early to get in line. Park opens at 7:30am But the complex opens at 10:00am with entrance fee $7-$10, depending if a holiday. Swim complex charges their own fee. No BBQ allowed unless you pay $100. You are able to cook in the parking lot. The restrooms are clean and have a plug in by the sink.

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    Gabriel was very kind with us helping us keep our area clean he was very attentive and helpful with our children and family

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    Great camping and a great price. We have 4 motorhome with families and we all had a great time.

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    Ask the Community - Yucaipa Regional Park

    What time should you get in line to enter yucapia regional park? It fills up fast even during the week.?

    Depending on what day of the week you go and or if there are any special events going on. If it's during the weekend I suggest getting there early 6 am to get in line if you want to the pool side of the park. If that's not what you want you can go… 

    Are EZ UP shades or beach umbrellas allowed in the pool area?

    Yes, as long as they do not block the lifeguards view.

    Is there any racoon, bear or any type of animals that will roam around the campsite at night? Is there insects flying during the night? Do we need red light so we are not attracted to the insects? Is the waterslide open already?

    We were there for about 3 nights and only heard the Cayotes from a distance. We did not have any trouble with insects, not sure if they are out due to the warmer weather now. There was maintenance taking place on the water slides at the time, would… 

    Does the swim park allow pool toys like tubes, inflatable mats, etc?

    No, only life vest can be used for flotation.

    I'd like to have a company BBQ with 30 employees. I can't seem to find a way to reserve for a smaller group. I only notice the 300-400 guest, or do we not reserve and just see what's available when we arrive?

    Is the waterslide open already?

    No. The pool/waterslide is SCHEDULED to be open from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. Always go by the park to ask staff if the scheduled dates are still in effect.

    Do you have to pay if you're just walking in?

    Yes, as of 4/2022 the pedestrian fee is $3

    Is it cash only?

    No they accepted cards

    Hello, are dogs allowed at the park? ty

    Yes. They charge $1.00 for dogs

    Do they have WiFi?

    As far as what I found no, I was having connection problems at the beginning but after 5mins all was well. No issues

    Can I bring my own kayak and access the water?

    Are masks required at lagoon swimming area?

    No mask required

    How salty is the water?

    It's not salty. It's not like the ocean at all.

    Do you have a to reserve a spot for a birthday party or could you just shown up and hope you get lucky?🤞🏼 If so, does anyone know how much it costs?

    You can reserve one of the 3 shelters that they have. They seat about 200 people and cost 400$

    Are dogs allowed in the water?

    Not during summer season but they do have an event for dogs where they have the swimming area all for them and i believe its the first 2 weekends of September

    Is there fishes in the swimming area or is it clear and strictly only for swimming?

    Its clear and strictly for swimming only

    Can we bring a bbq and cooler? Alcohol?

    Yup

    Are ice chests allowed in the swimming area? and is there a charge or specific size allowed?

    No additional charge but yes, they are allowed. They ask you to open them before entering for inspection.

    Can you bring your own food and drinks?

    Yes

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    Fisherman's Retreat - During bass season great fishing here

    Fisherman's Retreat

    2.8(113 reviews)
    5.2 mi

    Been fishing here for 50yrs. Plus.lost lifetime membership caused by previous owner of resort.I see…read morewhen I visit and observe new owners and employees improving this place.I am sure they will succeed in making Fishermans Retreat a great place to visit,camping,fishing etc...If you really I Mean REALLY LIKE CATCHING A TROPHY LARGEMOUTH BASS.ITS HERE.Personally this past year and a half,I have caught 3 Bass 15lbs.+ and 20 bass 5 to 15 lbs.Not exagerating.A couple that got away close to 20 lbs.Big bluegill carp,crappie and some real big cats.My big cat approx.13 lbs.I am going in the morning actually. Bass is catch and release so I don't mind giving this info. on the bass.Its a thrill of a lifetime landing a 15 lb. Largemouth,I want to to experience this too.Its not easy but your skill knowledge and luck I know you can DO IT.I WILL POST SOME PICTURES OF SOME OF MY GIANTS.(CPR)_ Catch Photogragh and Release" have fun.

    Today is Sept 22, 2026. I drive by fisherman's retreat everyday because my aunt has one of the…read moremajor ranches of n the canyon. But I've never been in there recently. About 10 years ago I went in there to see if I could get some ice from they have a little store. The girl was so unfriendly and rude to us and others in that store to peopleat that time I was shocked. I never went back until today when me and my worker I've been noticing that there is a cafe there now. Apparently the pastramis there are really good, as we heard they were the same people who ran the similar restaurant in Moreno valley which we used to go to regularly. We are two over-60 clean cut guys. We're not a couple of bums. Although no one should ever judge a book by its cover. We decided to pull in and give it a shot. We had no idea where the restaurant was located. We got you the front gate and out comes this old heavy guy with a pigtail and immediately showed a bad attitude. We asked him where the restaurant was because we wanted to go there. He CLEARLY and rudely said, "Straight ahead!" (There were no signs anywhere showing where the restaurant is...). He said "Straight ahead" in a very nasty way (like he really wanted to say, "Straight ahead, you morons). I am an engineer/business owner and my friend is an electrician---we're not dummies. Straight ahead means drive straight ahead. So we did about 200 ft. So he comes running out of the guard gate yelling at us to "Get the f*** out of there", waving his hands aggressively, like we did something illegal or wrong. We turned the van around around and told him calmly, "We can't hear you clearly with our windows up and you did tell us to 'go straight up')", and that's when we heared him swearing at us. Rather than say nicely, "I apologize, Sits, I should have been clear that the restaurant is to the left, not straight ahead". Instead, he went on some kind of psychopathic (?) rampage, telling us to "Get the f*** off his property". I wish I would have videotaped this---it would be all over YouTube! Next time I will have my car video recorder on. We never swore and we were polite. Next time we will tape it to show you the owners and the restaurant. And we will be back! He refused to tell us where The Cafe restaurant was, so we left for fear of our lives (literally). We pulled over on Oak Valley/ San Timoteo and called the restaurant owner and also the onsite temporary manager girl who answered the phone. She said to call the general manager tomorrow and said she was very disappointed in that type of behavior on the part of the front greeter, our first and only impression. The restaurant owner was very sympathetic, upset, and shocked that he is turning away customers. She said that this fellow was possibly substituting the front gate for today. She expressed the same shock because her and her husband are trying to run a restaurant that is independent of, but located in fisherman's retreat. She's put signs on Oak Valley Road telling people to come on into the cafe. I would hate to be in their shoes and have this kind of a threatening monster turning people away from their business. No matter what happens, this has put a very negative dent on this entire facility and I hope this Yelp review (and the Google review) help change this place. I think the restaurant Cafe at this point can demand that that person not be employed at that facility. What kind of facility puts that kind of a monster as the point first person that people meet. What happens behind the scenes that nobody hears about or sees? Unbelievable. Again, let me describe the guy: he was portly, about 5 ft 9, late 50's (?), he had a braided hair pigtail hanging out of his hat (not professional). No greeting was done initially, such as "Welcome. How can I help you." Just a curt "straight ahead" sarcastic attitude followed by a bunch of obscenities, and throwing us out because HE directed us in the wrong direction. Unbelievable!!! I feel so sorry for that restaurant having to have a monster like this in the front entry. Being local nearby residents, we may try to go back to the cafe and we WILL videotape everything from our car camera this time for the sake of showing the management and the restaurant, if it turns out badly again. I can't imagine how this guy treats Black people, disabled, elderly, or Hispanic people. By the way, the girl that answered the phone told me that she thinks he is the guy that goes around checking people's entry tickets and stuff. It would scare me to think this guy is running around that place at night. I mean this is not normal behavior by any stretch of the imagination. If it were my business, he would be terminated the next hour. This is a business, not his personal domain.

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    Fisherman's Retreat - During bass season great fishing here

    During bass season great fishing here

    Fisherman's Retreat - During bass season great fishing here

    During bass season great fishing here

    Fisherman's Retreat - Great view of Big Bear from the shoreline

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    Great view of Big Bear from the shoreline

    The Wildlands Conservancy

    The Wildlands Conservancy

    4.5(31 reviews)
    6.7 mi

    came here a couple of weeks ago & my baby carrier apparently fell out of my stroller. I called and…read moresomeone turned it in when they found it. I asked if I could pay to have it shipped back to me and they refused. I then confirmed with the office that I could come by and pick it up this week. I drove 2 hours there and the office has "misplaced" it. They were careless and lacked any form of compassion to make the situation right.

    I discovered this spot while exploring the area and asking a local business for suggestions on pet…read morefriendly hikes. I live in Orange County and visit family near Loma Linda and make time to drive through Oak Glen and hike with my dog and cat at the Wildlands Conservancy. This is such a magical place and brings me much peace. It is beautiful, peaceful and from the tall sequoias to the tropical rainforest like trees, wild birds flying and chirping through them, sound of the woodpeckers and the fog rolling over the lake, it feels like a fairy tale. My pets love hiking here as well. Both entrance and parking at the Conservancy are free. It is very family and pet friendly with a petting zoo and food stands toward the other side as you drive in. There are also areas with picnic tables near the trails. The trails are very scenic and fairly easy with a portion that is somewhat steep which I would consider slightly moderate but not difficult. I highly recommend taking the time to visit this hidden gem.

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    The Wildlands Conservancy - General Sherman Sequoia Tree bark

    General Sherman Sequoia Tree bark

    The Wildlands Conservancy - A mini blackberry by its lonesome. So cute!

    A mini blackberry by its lonesome. So cute!

    The Wildlands Conservancy - Signage: "Help water the trees and watch them grow" (There's a bucket and a flowing stream... So neat!)

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    Signage: "Help water the trees and watch them grow" (There's a bucket and a flowing stream... So neat!)

    Ford Park

    Ford Park

    4.1(47 reviews)
    5.8 mi

    Great park to bring a toddler who likes to feed animals. Last visit, brought some frozen veggies to…read morefeed the ducks. One of the larger ducks was acting like a puppy - it was so endearing and frightening at the same time. Right now there's a lot of construction. The main restroom area is being worked on. The parking near the dog park fills up quickly. I prefer this parking area compared to the main lot on the other side of the tennis courts. I love how they have racket ball courts but hardly see anyone using them. Overall, solid park and amenities.

    This was my first visit to Ford Park. There's parking available, but the spots can fill up…read morequickly. To reach the ponds, after you park, you'll need to walk upwards to the left where there is a dirt foot trail to the ponds. There are two ponds. The first one that you'll see, is the smaller one. There are a few ducks that were here when we arrived. We saw several people fishing in this pond because the park recently stocked up the pond with fish. Although, when I spoke to someone who was leaving, they caught 3 fishes and were heading home. Another person who just arrived an hour earlier, still didn't catch any fish. My advice is to go early in the morning when the fish are hungry to catch the fish. To see the larger pond, just keep heading upwards to the right and you'll immediately see it to your left. This pond has most of the ducks congregating here. We saw less people fishing at this pond maybe because there were more ducks. The main reason to going to this park was to feed the ducks. You're not supposed to feed them bread. We brought bird seeds and sunflower seeds (with no salt) with us. When we went, there were three types of ducks: Mallards (The males have the pretty green colored feathers from their head to their necks while the females are covered with different shades of brown. I like the light tan feathered ones. You may see the all-white feathered Mallard which is pretty too.) Muscovy (they look like they're wearing red masks lol) The ones here were rather large compared to the other ducks. American Wigeon (they're smaller than the Mallard & Muscovy with green feather streak from their eyes going down their necks. At the top of their heads, the feathers are a white streak going down their necks as well. The main part of their body is covered with brown feathers.) Overall, we had an enjoyable time here feeding the ducks and relaxing in the park. Great free activity to bring along your kids to see the ducks. Just remember not to feed them bread because it lacks nutritional value and can lead to health problems for the birds.

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    Yes, love me a good hill to race up. Bring it little humans, let's go.

    Ford Park
    Ford Park

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    San Gorgonio Peak via Fish Creek - Summit plaque

    San Gorgonio Peak via Fish Creek

    4.2(10 reviews)
    8.6 mi

    I wouldn't consider myself a fan, which is why this hike gets a 3. I'm sure many of you would love…read moreto be told from the ranger that the Vivian Creek trail is over on permits and this is the next best option... only to then be sent 38 miles further in driving... to drive uphill on a DIRT road for 10 miles of rock (in your low clearance Audi)... to then get there and hike 11.4 (according to the ranger map guide) up. Well, we've done some good hikes in the past. Whitney takes the cake. Half Dome next month... but, this one... okay... instead of being such a pessimist, let me highlight the good stuff: 1. It definitely wasn't crowded. 2. Historical point about halfway with airplane shrapnel. 3. First few miles are easy-breezy 4. Not too tough, except the length... which, if you're a hiker, it's not always better to be longer. 5. The views would be nice, minus the smog-fog. 6. The little bitty American flag at the top. Man... couldn't even make a plaquard. (excuse me if there is one, but I didn't see one and wasn't about to hike around a bunch of boulders to find one either). 7. Camping in one of the many campgrounds would've been better. We expected a 16 miler by hiking Vivian, but had to settle for this 22er (according to the ranger, cyberspace says all kinds of different stories...) which meant longer driving (BOOOO) and longer walking with less elevation gain. Same peak, I guess... but sometimes the peak is not the most amazing part! Advice: 1. Hike Vivian instead? Can I say that? And if you do hike Vivian, it will be more crowded, higher elevation/shorter distance, same peak, harder to get permit (but you can get permits by visiting website/calling). but... if you still want to hike Fish Creek... 2. Drive a truck or SUV. 3. Sunscreen. 4. Water. There is fresh water, but it's not a ton and it's mostly within the first 3-4 miles of the hike only. 5. Ibuprofen for altitude. Coming straight from sea-level to 11,500 can get to you a bit. 6. Flip-flops for the ride home. C'mon... you all know what I'm talking about!!! 7. Money for Taco Bell in Corona. :)

    Really nice walk. Not looking as nice with the burned up trees and everything but a decent place to…read moreget some exercise

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    San Gorgonio Peak via Fish Creek - Summit

    Summit

    San Gorgonio Peak via Fish Creek - Just past fish creek saddle

    Just past fish creek saddle

    San Gorgonio Peak via Fish Creek - View from the top

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    View from the top

    San Gorgonio via Vivian Creek

    San Gorgonio via Vivian Creek

    4.4(55 reviews)
    10.4 mi

    My first San G hike. For some reason, I was really intimidated by this one since it's the highest…read morepeak in SoCal. However, very doable. It took me about 7 hours hiking time discounting summit picture time. We started early at 6:30 and the weather was great with shade. However that changes as the sun becomes more prominent. About 3 miles to summit is full exposure. I hike with an umbrella and people are jealous... but seriously please bring plenty of water and covering. The summit is beautiful. There is a sign for photo op. The down was a bit slippery from the loose rock and gravel. I used poles for the down. Parking lot provided and an adventure pass is needed. Also need a permit to day hike Please come and create your own adventure.

    Mount San Gorgonio via Vivian Creek Trail…read more If you are looking to tackle San Gorgonio, I would strongly recommend steering clear of the Vivian Creek Trail in its current condition. After completing this hike yesterday, I am thoroughly disappointed by the severe lack of trail maintenance and deteriorating conditions. Here is a breakdown of what you can expect: * Treacherous Terrain: The first 2 to 3 miles are a brutal slog consisting heavily of loose rock and shale. It makes the ascent tedious, but the descent on the way back is downright treacherous and exhausting to navigate safely. * Obstacles and Debris: Several trees have fallen and blocked the path. While crews have made attempts to cut through them so you can physically pass, all the leftover tree debris has just been left scattered everywhere across the trail. * Water Scarcity: Do not rely on historical water sources. The traditional stream at the 2.5-mile mark is completely dried up due to drought conditions. Your last reliable water source before the grueling switchbacks is now sitting roughly 5 to 6 miles deep into the trek. Given the poor trail maintenance, the endless loose rock, and the lack of reliable water in the lower sections, the overall experience is more frustrating than it is enjoyable. Based on these deteriorating factors, I would not recommend this route to anyone right now. There are much better-maintained trails in the San Bernardino National Forest to spend your time on.

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    San Gorgonio via Vivian Creek - Bridal Veil Creek  San Bernardino National Forrest

    Bridal Veil Creek San Bernardino National Forrest

    San Gorgonio via Vivian Creek - Bridal Veil Creek  San Bernardino National Forrest

    Bridal Veil Creek San Bernardino National Forrest

    San Gorgonio via Vivian Creek - Beautiful sunset, Mt San Gorgonio.

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    Beautiful sunset, Mt San Gorgonio.

    Yucaipa Regional Park - parks - Updated October 2026

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