Gilman Ranch
The Gilman Ranch is a historic ranch and stagecoach station on the Bradshaw Trail. Look for it in Banning. A drive of 12 mi reaches San Gorgonio Mountain.
A museum inside Banning
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 96–97°, and about 120 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Banning
Gilman Ranch is inside Banning, which has 11 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
February, March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 65–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
The weather near Gilman Ranch shifts through the year, as below.
Gilman Ranch
The Gilman Ranch is a historic ranch and stagecoach station on the Bradshaw Trail, in Riverside County, California, United States. The ranch is best known for its association with the manhunt of Willie Boy, a Paiute Indian who killed the father of Carlota, the woman he was forbidden to marry because they were cousins. They eloped and he shot her father after they returned. The story was popularized by the book, written by Harry Lawton, and subsequent movie, starring Robert Redford and Robert Blake, named "Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here".
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1977) · California Point of Historical Interest (1967)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
Staying near Gilman Ranch
Lodging nearby is in Banning (11) and Palm Springs (198).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Gilman Ranch | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banning | in town | — | 11 6 hotels · 3 motels · 2 campgrounds | 31,852 | $352K | C |
| Palm Springs 27% vacation homes | 23 mi southeast | 35 min | 198 178 hotels · 6 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 2 RV parks | 45,315 | $604K | D |
| Big Bear Lake 73% vacation homes | 21 mi north | 30 min | 151 46 hotels · 1 motel · 6 inns & B&Bs · 80 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 12 campgrounds · 4 RV parks | 5,018 | $577K | — |
| Beaumont | 5 mi southwest | 5 min | 10 3 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 60,835 | $504K | B− |
| Idyllwild-Pine Cove 51% vacation homes | 17 mi southeast | 25 min | 42 5 hotels · 1 motel · 7 inns & B&Bs · 19 lodges & cabins · 9 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 3,957 | $532K | — |
| Hemet | 15 mi south | 25 min | 25 12 hotels · 5 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds · 5 RV parks | 93,649 | $352K | C− |
| Redlands | 17 mi northwest | 25 min | 22 10 hotels · 9 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 74,128 | $619K | C− |
| Yucaipa | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 8 2 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 RV parks | 54,953 | $502K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Close to Gilman Ranch
These well-known sights sit within 70 miles.
Big draw59 mi Theme parkDisneyland17.3M visitors a year
Big draw63 mi Theme parkKnott's Berry Farm4.5M visitors a year
Big draw64 mi National ParkJoshua Tree National Park2.9M visitors a year
Big draw59 mi Theme parkDisney California Adventure10.1M visitors a year
Big draw57 mi Stadium & arenaAngel Stadium of Anaheim
112 mi MountainSan Gorgonio Mountain
Big draw70 mi MuseumOldest McDonald's restaurant
57 mi Stadium & arenaHonda CenterPhoto credits
Disneyland: HarshLight from San Jose, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Knott's Berry Farm: Phydend at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Joshua Tree National Park: Sergiy Galyonkin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Disney California Adventure: CrispyCream27, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Angel Stadium of Anaheim: Staff Sgt. Chad McMeen, Public domain · San Gorgonio Mountain: Doc Searls, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Oldest McDonald's restaurant: Northwalker, CC0 · Honda Center: Arnold C (Buchanan-Hermit), Attribution
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Your questions on Gilman Ranch
Is Gilman Ranch in Banning?
Yes. It’s inside Banning, CA.
When is the best time to visit Gilman Ranch?
February, March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 65–81°.
How far is Gilman Ranch from Riverside and Anaheim?
About 28 miles west of Riverside and about 49 miles west of Anaheim, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Gilman Ranch?
San Bernardino (SBD), about 22 miles away.
Where should I stay near Gilman Ranch?
Palm Springs (23 mi, 198 places to stay), Big Bear Lake (21 mi, 151 places to stay) and Banning (in town, 11 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Banning
Start the conversation in Banning’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.