Visitor Information Center

Summer Hours (June 19– September 6)
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 9:00am – 5:00pm

Winter Hours (September – June)
Saturday & Sunday 9:00am – 4:00pm

In 2001, Children’s Forest opened the Visitor Information Center, located at the base of the National Children’s Forest Land, adjacent to Keller Peak Road. This unique nature center is the only one in the country operated by youth volunteers. Here, Youth Naturalists are available to answer any questions you may have about the San Bernardino National Forest, whether it be about local flora and fauna or where to drive your off-highway vehicle! They can direct you to the best hiking spots, campgrounds, and more. Stop and listen to our Youth Naturalists as they talk about the items on our Naturalist table.

At the Visitor Center, you can also complete nature crafts for children, join our staff and volunteers for a guided nature hike or snowshoe tour, or join us for a service project.

The Visitor Information Center also houses the Adventure Outpost, a small store where you can find field guides, maps, books, and nature-themed gifts.

Recreation Opportunities
Recreationists can enjoy the following activities on Children’s Forest land:

Hike the 4.5-mile Exploration Trail, designed by children
Hike the original ¾ -mile Interpretive Trail
Camp at one of the 10 yellow-post campsites
Take a group to one of the 3 group campsites
Enjoy panoramic views from the Historic Keller Peak Fire Tower
Mountain Biking
Rock Climbing
Equestrian Trails
Snowshoeing

The Visitor Information Center is located 1 mile east of Running Springs on Hwy. 18. It is attached to the U.S. Forest Service Deerlick Fire Station.

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	Visitor Information Center Calendar of Events Environmental Education Forest Restoration Volunteers Partnerships and Donors Seedlings of Hope	Home \| Back Visitor Information Center Summer Hours (June 19– September 6) Friday, Saturday & Sunday 9:00am – 5:00pm Winter Hours (September – June) Saturday & Sunday 9:00am – 4:00pm In 2001, Children’s Forest opened the Visitor Information Center, located at the base of the National Children’s Forest Land, adjacent to Keller Peak Road. This unique nature center is the only one in the country operated by youth volunteers. Here, Youth Naturalists are available to answer any questions you may have about the San Bernardino National Forest, whether it be about local flora and fauna or where to drive your off-highway vehicle! They can direct you to the best hiking spots, campgrounds, and more. Stop and listen to our Youth Naturalists as they talk about the items on our Naturalist table. At the Visitor Center, you can also complete nature crafts for children, join our staff and volunteers for a guided nature hike or snowshoe tour, or join us for a service project. The Visitor Information Center also houses the Adventure Outpost, a small store where you can find field guides, maps, books, and nature-themed gifts. Recreation Opportunities Recreationists can enjoy the following activities on Children’s Forest land: Hike the 4.5-mile Exploration Trail, designed by children Hike the original ¾ -mile Interpretive Trail Camp at one of the 10 yellow-post campsites Take a group to one of the 3 group campsites Enjoy panoramic views from the Historic Keller Peak Fire Tower Mountain Biking Rock Climbing Equestrian Trails Snowshoeing Contact Us Street Address: 32573 Highway 18, Running Springs, CA 92382. (909) 867-5996 (weekends) The Visitor Information Center is located 1 mile east of Running Springs on Hwy. 18. It is attached to the U.S. Forest Service Deerlick Fire Station.