Lytle Creek river was a great activity for our family. It’s not far off the 15fwy near Fontana, and you don’t have to hike far to enjoy nice clear water coming down from the mountain.

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Lytle Creek River Information
- Address:
- We parked on the road near the “Hidden Acres” Sign. 955 Lytle Creek Rd, Lytle Creek, CA 92358
- Hours:
- Daylight Hours
- Entry price:
- Free Admission
- Parking:
- You must purchase a National Park Adventure Pass to park. You can go to www.fs.usda.gov/adventurepass to find the nearest vendor. We bought our pass at Melody’s Place/Scotland Store.
- Time spent:
- 2 hours
- Clothing:
- Check the weather before you go. The weather can be changeable; layered clothing is recommended. Best to wear water shoes or hiking boots.
- What we packed:
- @larocheposayusa sunblock, @okeeffescompany lip sunscreen, @suds2go cap, @publicgoods insect repellent, fruits, snacks, food, and water.
- Food:
- Bring your own and pack it all out.
- Stroller/Wagon friendly:
- No.
- Restrooms:
- Porta potties near the cars
- What we observed:
- Bring shoes that you are willing to get wet in.
- It could sometimes get windy/chilly in the area, so we recommend bringing a jacket.
- There is no reception in the area.
- Other places to visit in the area:
- Bonita Falls
Additional Thoughts On Lytle Creek
We’ve actually gone many times since this visit, and we’ve written a much more in-depth post on this that you can check out here.
Lytle Creek & Bonita Falls Review With Kids (link to our youtube explainer, post coming soon.)
Redwood Grove At Carbon Canyon Regional Park

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