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Dogwood Family Campground

This family campground is located 20 miles northeast of San Bernardino, CA in the San Bernardino National Forest. There are 87 reservable sites. There are no first-come/first serve sites. Activities include Interpretive programs on Friday and Saturday nights, hiking trails, 15 minutes away from Lake Gregory, with boating, fishing and a water slide park.

Amenities and services include camp host, dump station, RV hookups, fire rings, firewood sales, interpretive trails, interpretive programs, picnic tables, showers and restrooms. Accessible. Lake Arrowhead Village, with its fine dining and quaint shops, is only 5 minutes away.

 

Reservations

Call (877) 444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov.  Reservations can be made as early as 12 months in advance.

General Information

Reservations can be placed as late as 24 hours in advance based upon availability. For example, reservations could be made on a Thursday before 2pm, for a Friday 2pm check in, if there is availability.

04/19/2024 - 10/26/2024

3 night minimum for holiday weekends. A fee for extra vehicles will be collected at the campground. No ATV/OHV in campground. No usage of firearms, chainsaws or fireworks in the campground. Pets must be leashed at all times.

 

CAUTION: Bears frequent the area. All food must be kept in approved containers.  

  • Single Site $40 - Holiday $42 - 8 person maximum
  • Double Site $73- Holiday $79 - 16 person maximum
  • Single Site with Hook up Site $51.00 - Holiday $53 - 8 person maximum
  • Camping fee includes entry for 1 vehicle.
  • Extra vehicle fee $8 per night.
  • RV dump $10
  • Checks under $50 not accepted.

Big Bear Discovery Center

Address: 40971 North Shore Drive, Highway 38 Fawnskin, CA 92333
Phone: (909) 382-2790
Hours: Thursday-Monday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Tuesday & Wednesday Closed

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 34.23472222

Longitude: -117.2122222

Directions

Directions:

From San Bernardino, take North Waterman Avenue, which becomes CA-18, towards Lake Arrowhead. Proceed for approximately 15 miles. Use the second left turn lane after Rimforest (going east). Turn slight left on to Daley Canyon Access Road. Daley Canyon Access Road is 0.3 miles past Bear Springs Road. Daley Canyon Access Road becomes CA-189/Lakes Edge Road. Turn right into the campground entrance. This road will bring you straight into the campground.

Please note: Daley Canyon Access Road is 3 miles west of the Arrowhead Ranger Station in Skyforest. Dogwood Campground is located 1 mile from the town of Rimforest
 

Parking

2nd vehicle parking fee $8 per night

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated May 14th, 2025