Providence Mountains State Recreation Area
Providence Mountains State Recreation Area is a state park in San Bernardino County, California, 116 miles from Barstow. Day use costs $25 per vehicle. Hours: Open : September - June, 8 am to 5 pm, Friday-Sunday and Holiday Mondays. Closed : July & August, Christmas Day, and New.
Providence Mountains State Recreation Area map
Providence Mountains State Recreation Area boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
Common questions
- Providence Mountains State Recreation Area has 3 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
- Entry to Providence Mountains State Recreation Area costs $25 per vehicle. Hours: Open : September - June, 8 am to 5 pm, Friday-Sunday and Holiday Mondays. Closed : July & August, Christmas Day, and New.
- No, day use at Providence Mountains State Recreation Area does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
- Providence Mountains State Recreation Area is 116 miles from Barstow. It is 116 miles from Barstow.
- Yes, dogs are allowed at Providence Mountains State Recreation Area.
Before you go
Providence Mountains State Recreation Area is 116 miles from Barstow. It is 116 miles from Barstow.
Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Camping at Providence Mountains State Recreation Area
Providence Mountains State Recreation Area has 3 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
Trails
- The trail to the caverns is available to those not taking tours.
What to see
- Historic site The trail to the caverns is available to those not taking tours.
- Feature Hiking Trails
- Feature Parking
- Feature Picnic Areas
- Feature Camping
- Feature Visitor Center
- Feature Elevation 4300 ft Agency-stated elevation 4,300 feet
Public lands next to Providence Mountains State Recreation Area
- National Park Service unitProvidence Mountains State Recreation Area borders Mojave National Preserve.
- Wilderness areaProvidence Mountains State Recreation Area borders Mojave Wilderness.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
- https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=615 (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_state_parks (accessed 2026-09-28)