Crab Flats Family Campground

This family campground is located in an area with tall pines, oaks and cedar trees. Crab Flats has 28 sites. 23 sites are reservable sites with a space length of 15 feet through www.recreation.gov.
There are 5 first-come, first-serve sites. Off-Highway vehicle trails are nearby. Green Valley Lake is approximately six miles away. There is no overflow parking. No large RVs. This campground is for off-highway vehicle oriented camping. Amenities include 1 campfire ring, picnic table, drinking water.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Opens 04/21/2023 |
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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: | Tent camping,Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water,Parking |
Fees: |
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Open Season: | 04/21/2023 - 10/08/2023 |
Busiest Season: | Summer |
Restrictions: | 3 night minimum for holiday weekends. Camping site fee includes entry for 1 vehicle. Maximum 2 vehicles per site, depending on spur length (no other extra vehicles allowed). A $8 fee for extra vehicles will be collected at the campground. Due to washouts (potholes) access road to the campground is very narrow and may not accept large RV'S. |
Closest Towns: | Green Valley Lake, Arrowbear, Running Springs |
Water: | Drinking Water |
Restroom: | Vault |
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
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.
Off Highway Vehicle Rules and Safety Tips
Directions:
From Running Springs, travel toward Arrowbear, to Green Valley Road. Turn left, drive approximately 4 miles to Crab Flats Campground sign. Turn left and continue about 4 miles to the campground.
Activities
Campground Camping
OHV Camping
OHV Road Riding
OHV Trail Riding
Amenities
Picnic tables: | |
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Tent camping: | |
Parking: | Space length 15 feet-2nd vehicle parking fee $8 per night |
Toilets: | Vault |
Drinking water: |