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James Reserve

James San Jacinto Mountains and Oasis de los Osos Reserves

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If I am visiting the Reserves overnight, what do I need to bring?

Bring everything that you would to car camp! Although there are fully equipped kitchens at the James Reserve, overnight users of the Reserve must bring their own food. The Reserve operates on a “Pack-in-Pack-out” basis and users are also responsible for removing the trash they produce while there. Sleeping areas have mattresses but users must bring their own bedding, usually sleeping bags, and pillows, if desired. You will also need to bring your own personal supplies (e.g., medications, toiletries) as well as a flashlight, wash cloth and towel. Do not bring power devices such as hairdryers or curling irons as the James Reserve is supplied only by off the grid solar panels.

At Oasis de los Osos, as there is only primitive camping available, you will need to bring all that is necessary for camping under these conditions. Again, a “Pack-in-Pack-out” policy applies to the overnight use of the Reserve.

Please remember to leave no trace of your visit. Our most-welcome visitors leave the facilities in better shape than they find them.

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Live feed cameras

Live feed view of the bird feeders at the James Reserve. The Reserve has a high diversity of bird life and multiple feeders are in place. Due to recent bear activity the feeders and the cameras have been temporarily discontinued.

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Important Reserve Guidelines

  • Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the Reserve.
  • Open fires are limited to the barbecues
  • No Pets are permitted on the Reserve.
  • You are responsible for cleaning up after yourselves.
  • Please conserve electricity by turning off all lights when not in use, especially the bathrooms.
  • Please minimize use of water as it takes electricity to pump the water.
  • Except when unloading, all vehicles are to be parked in the lower parking area (see map).
  • Both Reserve gates are to remain locked at all times.

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