North Shore Family Campground

Area Status: Closed

North Shore Family campground is within a mixed oak and conifer forest. It is located 23 miles northeast of San Bernardino in the San Bernardino National Forest, 3 miles from Lake Arrowhead Village. There are 28 camping sites. There are 6 first come/first serve sites and 22 reservable sites. Amenities include 1 campfire ring, picnic table, flush toilets, and firewood available for sale. A campground host is on site. Lake Gregory is 20 minutes away and offers fishing, boat rentals and a water slide park.

At a Glance

Reservations:	Call 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov. Reservations can be made as early as 6 months or as late as 24 hours in advance.
Area Amenities:	Picnic tables Tent camping Parking: 2nd vehicle parking fee $8 per night Toilets: Flush Drinking water
Fees:	Single Site $29 - Holiday $31 - 8 person maximum Double Site $56- Holiday $57 - 16 person maximum Camping fee includes entry for 1 vehicle. Extra vehicle fee $8 per night. RV dump $10 Checks under $50 not accepted.
Open Season:	04/18/2025 - 10/04/2025
Busiest Season:	Summer
Restrictions:	3-night minimum for holiday weekends. Pets must be leashed at all times. No public access to Lake Arrowhead.
Closest Towns:	Lake Arrowhead
Water:	Drinking Water
Restroom:	Flush
Operated By:	Vista RECREATION ™
Information Center:	Mountain Top Ranger District \| Big Bear Discovery Center 40971 North Shore Drive, Highway 38 P.O. Box 69 Fawnskin, CA 92333 1-909-382-2790 Thursday thru Monday. (Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays)

General Information

Directions:

Take Highway 18 to Lake Arrowhead turn-off (Highway 173). Go approximately 2 miles to the stop sign at the Village. Turn right, go approximately 2 more miles around the lake, pass the dam and marinas, and turn right at the Mountains Community Hospital sign. Follow Hospital Road a short distance to the campground.

General Notes:

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.