Big Rock Campground

Area Status: Open

General Camping Info: Find helpful guidance and tips for an enjoyable trip to the forest!

Know Fire & Other Restrictions Before You Go!: These conditions can affect your entire trip. For example, Extreme and Critical fire use restrictions mean no campfires and no portable cooking systems/stoves. Bring cold food and no S'mores.

Be Bear Aware!: Bear safety is critical, for the safety of your group and/or you, as well as our bears. Help keep bears wild by following these tips.

ROAD CLOSED (Hike-in only right now.)

Overview of Site (Under Normal Circumstances):

Big Rock Campground is open year-round and can be accessed from Forest Service Road 4N11. 4N11 is closed seasonally from beginning of May to mid-November. During winter months, when Forest Service Road 4N11 is closed, you must hike in 1/8th mile from gate.

Amenities: Eight campsites with one designated picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets. Trash receptacles. No water available. (Please bring enough water for cooking, cleaning, drinking, and extinguishing campfires.)

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	ROAD CLOSED TO VEHICLES. (Hike-in only). No maintenance of facilities until the road reopens.
Reservations:	Campsites are first-come, first-served. Reserving or holding of sites not allowed.
Area Amenities:	Tent camping, Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets, Parking
Fees:	The Adventure Pass or America the Beautiful Pass is required for vehicles parked in the forest at standard amenity recreation fee sites. Find out if you need to buy a pass.
Usage:	Light
Restrictions:	See current fire restrictions.
Water:	No piped water
Restroom:	Vault Toilets
Passes:	The Adventure Pass or America the Beautiful Pass is required for vehicles parked in the forest at standard amenity recreation fee sites. Find out if you need to buy a pass. Discounts given to America the Beautiful - National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Access Pass or Senior Pass holders. (Regular annual America the Beautiful pass not accepted.)
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Please call the Big Pines Visitor Center at: (760) 249-3504. If not open, call the Acton Work Center at: (661) 269-2808 for current conditions and additional information. Visit our Offices Page for more information about our offices and visitor centers.

General Information

Directions:

From Highway 138 from Pearblossom, CA, turn south on Longview Road. Turn left on Valyermo Road and drive past the Mojave Work Center. Turn right on Big Rock Creek Road and continue up the canyon past Sycamore Campground. Drive past Camp Fenner to the campground entrance road located on the right-hand side of Forest Service Road 4N11.