Bee Canyon Info. Site / OPEN . Dec. 9th

[MikeR]

I went twice today First time was just a drive by in the morning and with some luck my afternoon cleared up. Felt good to shoot and take some new things out, stuff that was not lost on the last boating trip.

My Wife, son and I will be out early in the morning, around 8am. Ill be in a siliverish Tundra. Im not sure how crowded it will be but feel free to stop and say hi or share a spot if you like.

[jkonquer]

Finally,
I might go this monday or tursday since im off on those days

[one1zero]

I was going to go this morning, but called and the lady said it was closed because of high fire danger, Ima try again tomorrow I think...

[chknlyps2]

There is No Shooting tomorrow, Monday Dec 10th. The activity level for tomorrow is 5, it should go back to normal once the winds are over.

[repubconserv]

Originally Posted by chknlyps2

There is No Shooting tomorrow, Monday Dec 10th. The activity level for tomorrow is 5, it should go back to normal once the winds are over.

hopefully the canyons stay open through january

[Cobra71]

Is this spot accessible by car? I have been wanting to go check this place out and maybe let the wife shoot a little.

[repubconserv]

Originally Posted by Cobra71

Is this spot accessible by car? I have been wanting to go check this place out and maybe let the wife shoot a little.

If you have a low rider/prius/other low car... you might make it. I have seen a prius out there before, but something with a little ground clearance would be suggested. No 4x4 needed though

[NastyNate]

How far can you shoot out to and is it flat or are you shooting into the mountain like it is at Steel Peak? I am looking to zero some new optics on my first run out there.

[Eat Dirt]

Nate : Everyone is in thier own small revine to shoot in
There are 7 of these small canyon slices on the lower section

Some are only good for pistol work / A few you can get 100 yards
Now if you have a truck you can go up the grade to Shotgun flats ( Big flat platue ) and there I see guys doing 200 yard shots ( Just shoot to the west, There are trails to the east )

Go to post # 5 of this thread for yardage................

[jkonquer]

Yeah it looks like they are closed until wednesday. Man i was all ready to go today too

[NastyNate]

Originally Posted by Eat Dirt

Nate : Everyone is in thier own small revine to shoot in
There are 7 of these small canyon slices on the lower section

Some are only good for pistol work / A few you can get 100 yards
Now if you have a truck you can go up the grade to Shotgun flats ( Big flat platue ) and there I see guys doing 200 yard shots ( Just shoot to the west, There are trails to the east )

Go to post # 5 of this thread for yardage................

Thanks ED!

[Antihero47]

Getting a ton of rain out there I'm sure.

[MikeR]

Yup, supposed to rain through the weekend too. So expect it to be sunny by Sunday.

We had a blast last weekend, We had limited time so we just wanted to throw as much lead as we could and we did. haha

[Eat Dirt]

It's been raining off and on All day here in Hemet

I was checking out the clouds a little after 3:00
And the clouds were touching the top of the foothills out there


Might be a Mud-bog out there = More Fun !

[Drabnor]

Got tomorrow off, thinking about heading out after dropping the chitlin off at school. Supposed to not rain until 2 or 3pm. Glad my Pilot has 4wd!

Edit: Nevermind, don't feel like going to the range after this morning's sad, sad news. Prayers going out to all the families involved...

[Eat Dirt]

Bee Canyon Road Report !!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes .. The canyons got a good amount of rain

But ,,The roads are just fine . A few more ruts and dips
On the plus side there is No More Dust


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Now there is that one mud puddle that always apprears between the 3ed and 4th shooting spots ( The ones that are hooked together )

Advice ::: Leave the '62 Impala lowrider at home and you'll make the road just fine

[shootaholic]

Heading up there now with new rifle and trash bags.

[Eat Dirt]

Originally Posted by shootaholic

Heading up there now with new rifle and trash bags.

You Da Man ...........................

Hope you had a Good time
Usually nice and quite out there mid week

[gruntinhusaybah]

I've never been here before, but I'm on leave until the 6th if any of you want to meet up for a day of shooting and some clean up.

I have a timer and a bunch of targets I can bring to run some pistol and carbine drills.

[Nirrad]

1st timer looking to get up there this weekend. Been checking the weather and it keeps changing from sunny to possible rain.
With all this rain we've had I would imagine fire levels would be very low, but I'm not very familiar in how to confirm if it will be open.

• Checked the http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sbnf/...6525&actid=106 website and says area is open with moderate restrictions.
• Do I need to call 909-382-2600 on Saturday to confirm?
• Does "moderate" mean that shooting stops at 1PM?
• And I understand to take trash to the Cranston Ranger station. Do you pass this on the way in/out of the canyon?

If there's anything else I'm missing or should be aware of I would be really appreciative if you'd enlighten me.

And Gruntin, I'd be interesting in meeting up to see how poorly I'd run the Bill Drill!

[Glenn4X4]

@Nirrad how early do they open do you or anyone reading this know? Thanks.

[chknlyps2]

Originally Posted by Glenn4X4

@Nirrad how early do they open do you or anyone reading this know? Thanks.

Call Idyllwild Ranger Station 951-659-2117 and ask for the activity level for Bee Canyon (area 673)

level 1 ... all day shooting

level 3 ... shooting till 1pm

level 4 or 5 is no shooting

They open around 8 or 9 and close at 4:30 and are closed 2 days during the week, not sure which. call around 3 or so the day before and see if they have the next days level.

If not ask here or PM me, some times I can get the activity level around 5 or 6pm for the next day.

[Glenn4X4]

Thanks! I was there earlier since I finished work early but did not pass the third canyon I was in a two wheel drive truck and was not familiar with the terrain so im thinking of going agaig today or tomorrow morning in the 4x4, I read that it ok to drive up there on 2 wheel drive but just feel more comfortable in a 4by just in case. Thanks again for the quick reply

[sando]

I was up at Bee Canyon with my daughter today for our first trip. It was pretty full of people, we found a spot at about the 5th canyon. We spent about 30 minutes cleaning up the place - filled a large trash can full of junk and shotgun shells. The we broke out the .22 rifles and had a great time plinking at some targets we brought. The road is hard packed and has some ruts but they're no problem for my 2WD van.

[Eat Dirt]

Originally Posted by Glenn4X4

Thanks! I was there earlier since I finished work early but did not pass the third canyon I was in a two wheel drive truck and was not familiar with the terrain so im thinking of going agaig today or tomorrow morning in the 4x4, I read that it ok to drive up there on 2 wheel drive but just feel more comfortable in a 4by just in case. Thanks again for the quick reply

Glen ,

You should be able to make it up the switckbacks up to Shotgun Flats in a 2W/D
We drive up there all the time in the wifes 2 W/D suburban. A little rough and bumpy ,But worth it
( The flats is big open area that has some nice views and the last spot to shoot )

[Eat Dirt]

Originally Posted by sando

I was up at Bee Canyon with my daughter today for our first trip. It was pretty full of people, we found a spot at about the 5th canyon. We spent about 30 minutes cleaning up the place - filled a large trash can full of junk and shotgun shells. The we broke out the .22 rifles and had a great time plinking at some targets we brought. The road is hard packed and has some ruts but they're no problem for my 2WD van.

Glad you had a Nice time with your daughter out there ///That's what that place is all about .Having some Great outdoor Family time !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THANKS for helping to Clean-Up ...............

Any trash picked up can be taken over to Cranston Ranger Station Dumpsters
Just drive into main driveway ......Turn Right ..........Follow paved road to a storage yard
Anr there are 2 dumpsters ouside the gate for usto use

[sando]

No problem. We're glad to help. We made a dent in the mess on the range we were at but there's still ALOT of junk that needs picking up. Any cleanups planned?

[Nirrad]

Thanks for number Chicken lips! Ranger lady said it will probably remain at level 1 tomorrow.

And thanks for your recent posts Eat Dirt. Glad to know 4wd isn't necessary and for the directions to the dumpsters.

[hayesman76]

Was out there today and we had a great time! The trail was in pretty decent condition, considering the recent rains in the area. Nice to see families out there getting their younger kids into shooting, too!

[Eat Dirt]

Here's the latest from the Canyons..

I was out there late this afternoon ( Saturday 29 )
Just as the skys opened up !!
The road was already starting to get a little " Mucky "

and now it's been raining for a while
I would Not recommend going tomorrow // Sunday
I've seen that road turn into Chocolate Pudding

[Eat Dirt]

Next Bee Canyon Clean Up........January 26,,Saturday
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I was just out there yesterday and I'm thinking of cleaning up Canyons #3 and # 4
Easy to get to and lots of parking
These two canyons have a trail that connect the two , So it would be an easy Clean-Up

[Nirrad]

Finally made my first trip yesterday and found a spot at Canyon #5. Filled a large trash bag and met the ranger lady. Will come out on the 26th to help out. It's a bit of a drive but the place is awesome!

[Eat Dirt]

Originally Posted by Nirrad

Finally made my first trip yesterday and found a spot at Canyon #5. Filled a large trash bag and met the ranger lady. Will come out on the 26th to help out. It's a bit of a drive but the place is awesome!

OUTSTANDING !!!!!!!!!
I was there late in the day and
Saw what you did there !!!!!! ( And wondered ,,Who Did That ????)

Nice /// Thanks

[sandbasser]

i'm going to talk it up with my buddies and try to go on the 26th. do we need to pre-register or anything??? PM reply if necessary

[Eat Dirt]

Originally Posted by sandbasser

i'm going to talk it up with my buddies and try to go on the 26th. do we need to pre-register or anything??? PM reply if necessary

No ...But being there with Bells on is appericated ...But not Necessary


But Really ...........

Just come on out
I'll have extra Big Brute trash cans and extra rakes / shovels
Also ,, Bring some " Toys" to plink with when we are done

[shadowhawk21]

I just discovered bee canyon a couple weeks ago and have been shooting there since. I'll most likely be able to make it out the clean up on the 26th.

Just curious, do you know when you take the road all the way back and it does a 180 and starts going up the mountain? Are there any more ranges up that way? I haven't ventured that far yet

[Eat Dirt]

Originally Posted by shadowhawk21

I just discovered bee canyon a couple weeks ago and have been shooting there since. I'll most likely be able to make it out the clean up on the 26th.

Just curious, do you know when you take the road all the way back and it does a 180 and starts going up the mountain? Are there any more ranges up that way? I haven't ventured that far yet

That is the steepest part of the road
And there is a few more spots up there
Halfway up the switchbacks there is a spot on the right side of the road And that one is Really getting trashed because people are taking " Stuff" down into the canyon on the right to shoot and then Not...............Bringing it
back up

The other is about1/2 mile more up the road Called " Shotgun flats"
Nice open flat area behind a steel gaurd rail ( To stop people from dragging trash into the area to shoot )

Also to stop " Partyiers" from having Bon-Fires up there
I have come across a few still smoldering from the night before
And put them out !!!!

[Eat Dirt]

Road report::

The road going into the shooting areas is in good shape after all the rains

The only real muddy spot is the flat area between the middle shooting spots
just stay to the left of the mud bog ,,,,and you'll be fine

[bowmen4life]

Ive recently heard of this place and i want to check it out. I only have a BMW do you guys think my car will make it up to the canyons?
Thanks!

[Eat Dirt]

Originally Posted by bowmen4life

Ive recently heard of this place and i want to check it out. I only have a BMW do you guys think my car will make it up to the canyons?
Thanks!

Too Nice of a car to take on a Rutted , bumpy , with rock outcroping Road

You could do it ........But .............
I've seen a prius up there ...But to each thier own