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Heart Bar Family Campground

Heart Bar Family Campground has 89 sites. There are 63 sites that are reservable through www.recreation.gov. There are 26 first come/first serve sites. Amenities include a campfire ring, picnic table, potable water, fire wood sales and a campground host. Bear boxes are available at each campsite for food storage. Box dimension 48"x 29"x 26".

This campground is located near the San Gorgonio Wilderness and Sand to Snow National Monument. It is approximately 20.3 miles from the Big Bear Discovery Center. Elevation is 6,900 feet. There are 2 accessible campsites.

 

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.

04/18/2025 - 10/04/2025

This campground requires a 2 day minimum stay on weekends. This campground requires a 3 day minimum holiday weekend stay. Pets must be leashed. No firearms or fireworks are allowed to be discharged in campground.

  • Single Site $29 - Holiday $31 - 8 person maximum
  • Double Site $56- Holiday $58 - 16 person maximum
  • Camping fee includes entry for 1 vehicle.
  • Extra vehicle fee $8 per night.
  • 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: 34.15861111

Longitude: -116.7855556

Directions

Located 35 miles northeast of San Bernardino. Take 1-10 East to Redlands. Take the University Street exit, EXIT 80. Turn left (northbound) on University Street. Turn right on to E. Lugonia Avenue/SR-38. Go northeast on Highway 38 for approximately 30 miles to Forest Road IN02. Turn right on Forest Service Road 1N02. Proceed 0.25 miles to campground.

From the Discovery Center take SR Hwy 38 towards Redlands for 20.3 miles and turn left into the campground.

Parking

Space Length 50' - 2nd vehicle parking fee $8 per night

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

1 table

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Only campers with horses are permitted to camp at Heart Bar Equestrian Campground.

Last updated May 14th, 2025