Entrances

BANE CANYON (CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO ROAD CONSTRUCTION)
Directions:

• Take the 71 freeway
• Exit Soquel Canyon Road, and head west toward the hills;
• Turn left onto Elinvar,
• Turn left onto Sapphire, and
• Right onto the dirt road that heads two miles to the Rolling M Ranch.

Bane Canyon is the only entrance in which visitors can drive into Chino Hills State Park. Get ready for a driving experience that harkens back to the good ‘ol days. As soon as you turn off of Sapphire Road, a nice paved city street, you will encounter a dirt and gravel road.

You will have a bumpy ride ahead of you so the rule to remember is drive very SLOWLY. The speed limit inside the Park at all times is 15 miles per hour. The first part of Bane Canyon Road is very steep and narrow. Not only can you encounter other vehicles, but bikers, hikers, and horse back riders can pop up just around the next corner.  Drivers heading up the hill should yield at appropriate pull outs for drivers coming down the hill.

After about a ½ mile up the first hill on Bane Canyon Road, you will see the kiosk. During weekends, a State Park staff member is available to collect the appropriate fees. If the kiosk is not staffed, there is an “iron ranger” that you can used to deposit your fees. Also, always be sure to take a look at the activity board to find out what events will be taking place at the Park.

Much of the Bane Canyon follows a wooded riparian area of willows, sycamores, and oaks. Not only does it provide for beautiful scenery, but it also provides wonderful habitat for numerous birds and animals. If you are new to the Park, we recommend that you take a walk down Bane Canyon to appreciate the plant and animal life.

It is hard to believe that at this part of Bane Canyon you are only about 1½ miles from the “hustle and bustle” of urban life. It is this rural atmosphere and the natural landscape that encourage many people to spend time in the Park. This tranquil setting provides a quick getaway for those of us who want a momentary escape from our everyday modern lifestyles.

RIM CREST
Directions:

• Take the 57 (Orange) Freeway to Yorba Linda Blvd., head eastbound
• -OR- from the 91 (Artesia) Freeway exit Yorba Linda Blvd., head westbound.
• From Yorba Linda Blvd. turn northbound, toward the hills, onto Fairmont Blvd.
• In about 1.8 miles, turn left on Rim Crest Blvd. and proceed northbound for about 0.2 miles.

Parking restrictions exist in this neighborhood, so be careful where you park.  Normally, parking is available on the right side of the street as you approach the intersection with Windsong.  This is about the closest intersection to the entrance.  The Park entrance is located on a dirt road (no cars allowed here) and is adjacent to a home.

CARBON CANYON
Directions:

• From the 57 (Orange) Freeway, exit Lambert Road, heading eastbound.
• At Valencia, Lambert becomes Carbon Canyon Road. On your right, you’ll see Carbon Canyon Regional Park.
• The entrance to the Chino Hills State Park is about ¼ mile past the Regional Park entrance.

Look for the Discovery Center at 4500 Carbon Canyon Road.  There is a big yellow gate on the right side of the road with a big cement sign for CHSP. We do not recommend parking along Carbon Canyon Road, it is extremely dangerous.  Instead, we recommend parking at the Discovery Center to avoid a parking ticket.