This is an ideal place to take kids for an exciting picnic in the forest. Located east of Running Springs on Hwy-18 in the community of Arrowbear, this beautiful 3,400-acre site is at 7,000 feet elevation in the San Bernardino National Forest. It is a virtual outdoor classroom where kids and adults can learn a variety of recreational forest activities such as rock climbing, hiking, and the appreciation of wildlife. The National Children’s Forest Picnic Area includes individual and group campsites, two hiking trails, Keller Peak Fire Lookout, and some of the most beautiful backcountry in the San Bernardino Mountains.
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