San Gorgonio Family Campground
This family campground is located 36 miles northeast of San Bernardino, California, within 25 miles of Big Bear Lake. There are 54 camping sites that are reservable through Recreation.gov using the widget below.
There are no first come/first serve sites. Amenities include 1 campfire ring, picnic table, bear box, flush toilets and showers. Firewood is available for sale at the campground. This campground is close to the Barton Flats Visitor Center and Greyback Amphitheatre where campfire programs are presented on summertime weekends. Elevation is 6,500 ft.
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 - 09/18/2025
This campground requires a 2 day minimum stay on weekends and a 3 day minimum stay on holiday weekends. Parking is limited. No discharge of firearms or fireworks. Campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed, check with the San Bernardino National Forest at 1-909-382-2600.
- Single Site $34 - Holiday $36 - 8 person maximum
- Double Site $67- Holiday $69 - 16 person maximum
- Camping fee includes entry for 1 vehicle.
- Extra vehicle fee $8 per night.
- Checks under $50 not accepted.
Address: 34701 Mill Creek Road Mentone, CA 92359
Phone: (909) 382-2882
Hours: Saturday-Sunday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 34.17388889
Longitude: -116.8666667
Elevation
6500
Directions
Directions:
Take I-10 East to Redlands. Take the University Street exit, EXIT 80. Turn left (headed northbound) on University Street. Turn right onto E. Lugonia Avenue/SR-38. Continue on State Highway 38. From the Mill Creek Work Center (Ranger Station) to San Gorgonio Campground is 19.2 miles. Campground entrance will be on the left.
From the Discovery Center take Hwy SR 38 towards Redlands for 25.4 miles. Turn right into the campground.
Parking
Space length 55'- 2nd vehicle parking fee $8 per night
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.