Applewhite Picnic Area

Bobbi Tinsley

2024-02

I love the lytle Creek area. I brought my kids here when they were little to pick the wild blackberries. It's still a good place but it's getting a little bit run down now. There's a lot of trash everywhere. It's a great place to escape the heat in the summertime if you get there early enough.

eclipse258

2023-05

Excellent small place to spend a quiet afternoon. Hardly anyone on a weekday. The sound of the stream is a nice way to relax and get away from any stress you have going on.

Ernesto Lopez

2023-08

This place is so beautiful. This place brings back a lot of good memories of when I was a kid.

Kalyani Savant

2022-05

Very beautiful and romantic place! Sit in the spring/creek water.. relax!! Hang a hammock and sleep in the woods, next to crystal clear creek water. You can even walk in water trail... There are picnic tables and barbeque stations available!

Justin Farrar

2023-05

Loved this place. My daughter got to release trout. The park rangers were very nice.

Janette Rodriguez

2020-05

This is no glamping, it's small, rustic, the toilets are latrines.... lots of people park on the side of the roads to get to the river, and you still have to have a permit $5 (you have to buy it at the gas station or rangers office). I rather go to the picnic area, plenty of trees cement tables with benches and grills, they close the gate when it gets full.Great to have an adventure with your family!Applewhite is the small camp site almost across the road, we like it very much, it could have some TLC, no need for reservation, walk ins $10 per night, (flushable toilets with paper, bring your own soap, no showers) you can walk to the river picnic area, if you drive you still need the permit

Enrique OgThugLuv Soto

2019-05

Great place to come and escape the busy city life. There is no cell reception unless you have Verizon. The Picnic area is a long parking strip that runs along side a small ankle deep creek. The creek is 95% covered with shade from trees. The water can be cold at times. Its a place my family and I enjoy returning to as much as possible. Dont forget to buy your $5 day pass (required to park in the forest) you can buy it at Melody's market / Bar / restaurant. There is a marked white cross walk on the ground right in front of the store.

J Cruz

2023-08

It's a nice place to have fun with the Family. The water was crystal clear, cold perfect for the hot weather. Water temperature 55* out was 105*.Just make sure to get your $5 pass otherwise you will get a ticket. Make sure to get there early open at 9amand closes at 5:00pm

Jason Howard

2021-05

Love this spot for a get away. Hike around enjoy the creek and mini water fall. Bbq grills picnic tables and toilets available. Gets crowded on weekends but a very nice nature spot.

The Smoking Sesh page

2020-05

TWAS good until we got locked in didnt know there was a closing time Our Fault thought beautiful sites

fazejose

2022-05

I love this creek but lately it's to durty and there's alot of fallen trees

Kyle Estrada

2023-08

Parking pass required. Purchase available at gate entry point or at Ranger Station 3 miles before picnic area on the right side of the road. Active military annual passes, 4th grader passes, and veteran lifetime passes also available at Ranger Station for free.Area is right on the creek, no hiking required. Parking availability is decent, wasn't crowded at all on a Sunday. Rangers do patrol the lot and will ticket vehicles without passes. The creek current is pretty heavy, smaller children definitely need adults to help cross and supervise playing. Small community BBQs are available.Restrooms are shared men/women. They're very wet, slippery, smelly, and nasty. I recommend using restrooms prior to entering picnic area, bringing portable children potty's, or going into town. 0/10 rating for restroom cleanliness.

James Seaman

2017-05

Very pretty place along the stream to relax and picnic. Plenty of easy parking and decent bathrooms. The area needs more shade trees, though, esp. near the picnic tables.

El Gallo Rodriguez (El Gallo Rodrig.z)

2023-07

A good place to cool off during spring and summer just be careful when the river turns rapid after the snow melts.

Blanca Steele

2023-08

Lytle creek is always nice and cool. Every summer I go there with my grandchild to be away from the heat.

Yessi Ramirez

2022-05

Very beautiful, but the water is always soo cold

Kylo Ren

2022-05

Very peaceful place, I come here and meditate every chance I get.

Jhon Gonzalez

2022-05

Always have fun in the stream. Great way to get away from the heat. Put a camping chair in the water while your feet soak. The kids love getting wet. Hours pass by like nothing and get home in the evening when sun is down.

Richard Everard

2023-05

8/9/22"Caution!!" A lot of robbery here. Robbers break car windows and steal while you're away. It's near the brook and many people, children playing loud in the water so not really noticeable even they break something in the parking lot. Car alarm is not helping either, because it may not be heard in these situations.

Nancy Frias

2023-06

This place is perfect for day picnics. Clean restrooms and very close to the water.

Flowers Mama

2019-05

Pretty neat here. The little creek is surrounded by lots of trees. It's a nice spot to relax and grill. Gives kids hours and hours to play in the creek. I just wish there were better restroom facilities.

zachary john

2020-05

Loved it here it was peaceful and fun. A great place to bring the family and to chill. Would go again. Its 5 bucks for a pass and all you need to do is find a good pit so I recommend going early.

Katrina Mendoza

2019-05

Love this easy drive, only about 20 mins. off the freeway. Great for kids. Use the restroom before you arrive if possible, there are facilities on site but they aren't pleasant.

Kelly Lopez

2023-07

Get there early for parking ,but it's clean and we always have a great time.

david campos

2019-05

Kids had a blast in the creek. Nice bbq setup and shade under the trees. Take toilet paper for the restrooms and do not take any loose items. The toilet is a septic hole! You can get a $5 wilderness parking pass at the AMPM at the bottom of the road before you head up. If not you face a potential $300 ticket.

Nicole

2022-05

There's plenty of parking to be had and restrooms scattered throughout. The creek itself is shallow enough to wade through without much effort and there are picnic tables along its length.

Jason Negrete

2019-05

Great place to have a family picnic. Its relaxing to hear the water. Nice park rangers. Wish the bathrooms could be more normal. Other than that, great time. Get there early to get best spot.

Nathan Judy

2023-06

Friendly staff, make sure to get a parking pass. You have to be gone before 5: because they lock the gate.

Mel Fernandez

2019-05

The place is clean. However, not enough parking on weekends. The care taker (old male white and old female white) park employee is very prejudice and racist towards non-caucasians people. A old male white made false advertisement about park rules.he also blames other people for their mess I was a victim of his false that statement unitl I call the park ranger supervisor who he help us.

faron hollenbeck

2022-05

So Beautiful, they do their best to keep it clean and the area is absolutely stunning. I can't wait to return