Picnic shelters with parking, restroom facilities, and drinking water are available at Palo Colorado, Caimitillo, and Sierra Palm along PR 191. Quebrada Grande picnic area is along PR 186 on the Forest's western side. Forest picnic facilities are available on a first come first serve basis. Demand for picnic shelters peaks in summer and weekends. Picnic shelters are open roofed structures with a large table and sitting benches, running water, barbeques and trashcans.
Some shelters are alongside a river or a creek.
Picnicking near Forest streams and river rocks is not recommended due to potential flash floods. El Yunque Recreational Area Sierra Palm Recreation Site Located at PR 191, km. The emblem recognizing the Caribbean National Forest as part of the Biosphere Reserves of the United Nations is at the site. The Caimitillo picnic area is in the immediate area. They include tables, and grills, water faucets and garbage cans.