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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.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | Call 1-877-444-6777 or use the widget above. Reservations can be made as early as 6 months or as late as 24 hours in advance. |
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| Area Amenities: | Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
| Fees: |
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| Open Season: | 04/19/2024 - 09/19/2024 |
| Busiest Season: | Summer |
| Restrictions: | 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. |
| Closest Towns: | Angeles Oaks and Big Bear City |
| 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: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.
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.
Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 54 |
| Reservation Info | Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance. http://www.recreation.gov/camping/San_Gorgonio_Ca/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO\&parkId=70182\&topTabIndex=CampingSpot |
Amenities
| Parking: | Space length 55'- 2nd vehicle parking fee $8 per night |
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| Toilets: | Flush and showers |