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Campground San Bernardino

March 20, 2019 DanaMite

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Big Bear – San Bernardino National Forest Camping & Campgrounds

areas include:
Big Bear Lake, Fawnskin, San Gorgonio, Lake Arrowhead, Forest Falls, Green Valley Lake & Idyllwild

Listed below are all the San Bernardino National Forest campgrounds, public lands for outdoor recreation. SoCal campground reservations can be booked online with the linked campsites below.

Big Bear Campgrounds near Big Bear Lake & Fawnskin area

campground	elev	spots	veg	toilet	water	notes
Applewhite Campground	6800′	42	pines	vault	piped	disabled access, RV 30′
Barton Flats Campground	6300′	52	pines	vault	shwrs	disabled access, RV 45′
Big Pine Flats Horse Camp	6800′	17	pines	vault	piped	Way back 3N14, year round
Cold Brook Campground	7000′	36	pines	vault	piped	RV max 25′
Crab Flats Campground	6200′	29	pines	vault	piped	3N16, Green Valley Lk
Dogwood Campground	7000′	90	pines	vault	piped	disabled access, RV 22′
Green Valley Campground	7000′	37	pines	vault	piped	Green Valley Lake
Hanna Flat Campground	7000′	88	pines	vault	–	RV max 25′
Heart Bar Campground	6900′	94	pines	vault	seasonal	Hwy 38, equestrian
Holcomb Valley Campgr	7400′	19	pines	vault	no	Rd 3N16, year round
Horse Springs Campgr	5800′	17	pines	vault	no	Rd 3N17, year round
North Shore Arrowhead	5100′	27	–	vault	piped	disabled access
Pineknot Campground	6400′	48	–	vault	piped	disabled access, RV 45′
San Gorgonio Campground	7000′	54	pines	vault	shwrs	Hwy 38, disabled, RV 43′
South Fork Campground	6400′	24	pines	vault	piped	Hwy 38, RV max 30′

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San Jacinto Campgrounds near Idyllwild area

campground	elev	spots	veg	toilet	water	notes
Black Mountain Group	6000′	16	pines	pit	piped	group site
Boulder Basin Campground	7300′	34	pines	pit	piped	No RVs
Dark Canyon Campground	5800′	22	pines	pit	piped	Creek, Rd 4S02
Fern Basin Campground	6000′	22	pines	vault	piped	Creek, Rd 4S02
Marion Mountain Campground	6400′	24	pines	vault	piped	Rd# 4S02
Pinyon Flat Campground	4000′	18	pinyon	vault	piped	bighorn sheep, year round
Santa Rosa Springs Camp	7000′	3	pines	pit	no	no RVs, Toro Peak
Thomas Mountain Camp	6800′	6	mixed	vault	no	no RVs, Rd 6S13; Lk Hemet
Tool Box Spring Campground	6500′	6	mixed	vault	piped	no RVs, above Lake Hemet
Toro Campground	7800′	5	pines	pit	no	Santa Rosa Wilderness

Southern California Camping see also –

Topo maps, wilderness hiking maps, Equestrian trails, OHV maps –

SoCal mountain communities include:

Big Bear Campsites

Campgrounds

Crab Flats Campground

February 20, 2019 DanaMite

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San Berdu National Forest: Crab Flats Campground

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MTS:
Big Bear Area Camping; Crabflats is on dirt road – Road# 3N16

North of Green Valley Lake, off Hwy 18. Between Big Bear Lake & Lake Arrowhead, California.

OHV trails abundant in this region, so expect some 4x4s, dirt bikes and engine noise. Looking for peaceful camp, try Heart Bar Camp.

Crab Flats Campground

• Elevation: 6,200′
• Number of Sites: 28
• Camping Reservations: Yes
• Sites Available: 3 first come
• Vehicle Accessibility: RV 15′ max
• Length of Stay: 14 Days
• Water: No Piped; seasonal creek iffy
• Toilet: Vault
• Season: Open APR-NOV
• Fee: Yes NFSlogo
• Operated By: National Forest Service
• Closest Town: Lake Arrowhead, CA

San Bernardino National Forest
Big Bear Discovery Center
Big Bear Lake, CA
909-382-2790

Topo maps, wilderness hiking maps, Equestrian trails, OHV maps –

nearby mountain communities:

Back Roads

2N93 – San Berdu NF

October 30, 2016 DanaMite

Big Bear Dirt Roads

2N93 – Wildhorse Meadows

Heart Bar to Big Bear Lake, San Bernardino National Forest

Big Bear Back Roads
Highway 38, East of Heart Bar @ 1N02
Southern California

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This 8 mile long forested, dirt road begins right off Hwy 38, just east of Heart Bar Campground and is an easy turn to miss. The unimproved route heads north through the National Forest, up and over and around SugarLoaf Mountain (elev 9952′), then down to the Big Bear Lake region. Several primitive sites – yellow post camp sites – can be found way back in here, but you might NOT be able to have a campfire (depending on fire restrictions). Check w/ local rangers before you head out.

Forest roads are often closed (gated) during the winter, when snow and rain make a muddy mess of the terrain. Rock slides are also common in wetter months. Call the local rangers to inquire on road conditions or if this route is open.

Road 2N93

The whole Big Bear Mountain area is a SoCal favorite forest destination, for weekenders and travelers alike. Mountain biking, hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, camping and 4-wheeling. Plus the recreational lake is full of more water recreation w/ tourist shops and restaurants. Stay away from the crowds and take the back roads for adventure and recreation.