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Ironwood Group Campground

Ironwood Group Camp is located in the San Bernadino Mountains, north of the town of Fawnskin, CA. This campground is in a pine forest at an elevation of 6,637 feet. Ironwood Group is a reservation only campground. Amenities include 4 picnic tables, 1 group fire ring, 2 double pedestal grills and vault toilets.

Markets and restaurants are available in Fawnskin (seven miles). Hiking, biking, target shooting, and off-highway vehicle trails are also available nearby. Please check for current fire restrictions with the Big Bear Discovery Center Discovery Center: 1-909-382-2790

 

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.

05/05/2024 - 10/05/2024

Reservation only.

Maximum of 25 persons and 5 vehicles. No refunds are given for bad weather. No extra vehicles can be accommodated at this site. Available water is limited. Please fill up RVs/trailers before coming to the campground. Please check for current fire restrictions with the Discovery Center: 1-909-382-2790.

  • Group Site $127 - Holiday $137

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: 34.30333333

Longitude: -117.0113889

Directions

Take I-10 East to Redlands. Take the University Street exit, EXIT 80. Turn left (northbound) on University Street. Turn right onto E. Lugonia Avenue/SR-38. Continue on State Highway 38 into Big Bear City, to E. Big Bear Blvd. Turn left onto E. Big Bear Blvd./SR-38. Turn right onto Greenway Drive/CA-18/SR-38. Turn left onto North Shore Drive, SR-38. Continue on North Shore Drive/Hwy 38 until you reach the City of Fawnskin. As you reach the “Y”, veer right on to Rim of the World Drive, past the County Fire Station 96. Continue on Rim of the World, after the pavement ends the road turns into Forest Road 3N14. This dirt road will take you approximately 6.1 miles. Turn left, then right on 3N97 for a short distance to the campground.

Parking

5 vehicles maximum

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

4 tables

Last updated May 14th, 2025