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Site Temporarily Closed
Access Road closed due to Tropical Storm Hilary Damage

Coon Creek Cabin Group Campground

Current Conditions
12/26/2025 - This area is CLOSED due to recent storm damage

This group campground is located in a pine forest within the Sand to Snow National Monument. The camping area can accommodate a maximum of 25 persons and 10 vehicles. There are 3 historic cabins on the grounds (cabins have walls/roof, but no doors/windows. Amenities include picnic tables, trash cans, 1 group fire ring and 1 vault toilet. Firewood is available at Heart Bar Family Campground.

When driving Forest Service fire/dirt roads, caution should be taken for uneven road surfaces, rocks and dips, high clearance vehicles are recommended.

 

Reservations

Booking Windows

Group sites at this campground operate on a 12-month rolling basis:

  • Availability is released from Fri, April 17th 2026 through Sat, October 3rd 2026. Select dates for availability.

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.

05/02/2025 - 10/04/2025

Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance. This campground requires a 2 day minimum stay on the weekends and a 3 day minimum stay on holiday weekends. Limited parking. No fireworks or firearms discharged at campground. All pets must be leashed.

Group $127 per night, Holiday $137 per night.

Dogs MUST be on a leash not longer than six feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control [36 CFR 261.16(j)]. Read more info about pet ethics.

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: 34.14916667

Longitude: -116.7097222

Elevation

8200

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. From the Mill Creek Work Station go approximately 24.7 miles to Forest Service Road 1N02. Make a right on 1N02, follow the signs to Coon Creek Campground, for approximately 6 miles.

Parking

10 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.

Recreation Opportunities

Recreation Groups

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Last updated May 29, 2026