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Juniper Springs Group Campground

Located in the San Bernardino Mountains forty-five miles from San Bernardino, California, this campground is situated in a pinon-juniper woodland nearby a meadow. Water is NOT available at this campground. Amenities include one double pedestal grill, four picnic tables, one group fire ring and vault toilets.

Hiking and biking opportunities are nearby. OHV, (Green Sticker/Red Sticker) opportunities can be found at the Cactus Flats staging area. Green Sticker vehicles or UTV’s are not allowed within the campground. Green sticker vehicles are restricted to Green Sticker routes.

The nearest showers are at Serrano Campground, fifteen miles away. Markets and restaurants can be found in the Big Bear City and the City of Big Bear Lake (eleven miles away). Popular activities include boating, fishing and swimming at Big Bear Lake. Access to Juniper Springs Campground is via a graded dirt road - low clearance vehicles are not recommended. Winter road conditions may prohibit accessibility by vehicle, due to snow.

This group campground accommodates a maximum of 40 people and 8 vehicles. Fire Restrictions vary throughout the year; please call the Big Bear Discovery Center 1-909-382-2790 for road conditions, current Fire Restrictions and further information.

 

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.

04/09/2024 - 10/05/2024

  • Campground capacity, maximum of 40 persons and 8 vehicles.
  • Fire restrictions vary throughout the year.

Please call the Big Bear Discovery Center. 909-382-2790.

  • Group Site $149 - Holiday $157

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: 34.219891

Longitude: -116.716311

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 Highway 38 until you reach Forest Service Road 2N01. Make a right on FS Road 2N01 and proceed 2.2 miles. Turn right just before the junction of 2N04 and 2N01, proceed 0.6 mile and part at the camp. Vehicles with a high clearance is recommended. It is not recommended for trailers.

Parking

8 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