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We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Aug 8, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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About

Big Bear Lake Campground is located in the mountains of San Bernardino at Big Bear Lake. It is a popular destination for many outdoor enthusiasts looking for respite from the busy cities nearby. While the campground can accommodate RVs, it is best situated for tent camping. It is in a prime location for mountain biking. Recreation Its location at the base of a ski mountain provides visitors with unlimited access to popular lift-served mountain biking trails. Hikers also enjoy the campground's proximity to a number of trails that vary in levels of difficulty. Big Bear Lake offers a variety of water-related recreation opportunities, including boating and fishing. A marina is located about five miles from the campground. The cold waters of the lake aren't too popular for swimming, but canoeing and sailing on the lake are viable options. Facilities The campground offers dozens of single-family sites for tent or RV camping. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. No hookups are available. Trash collection bins are also available and a campground host is on-site. A dump station is available across the lake at Serrano Campground. Natural Features The campground sits at the base of Snow Summit Ski Resort at an elevation of 6,900 feet. It is nestled in a dense forest of fir, pine and oak trees, which provide ample shade in the campground. Nearby Attractions The adjacent town of Big Bear Lake provides opportunities for shopping and dining. ADA Access: N

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Popular4.5

464 camper reviews on Recreation.gov

Amenities

Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Dump Station
Firewood
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service

Cell reception

Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026

Good Coverage

Average 2.7 of 4 bars · 373 reports across 3 carriers

Uninterrupted voice connection; consistent but possibly weak/slow data service; rare and/or very small drop-outs at site/facility. Signal may not show as full-strength across site/facility. Slower social media photo/video upload speeds.

  • Verizon

    Good Coverage

    3.2/4

    144 reports

  • AT&T

    Some Coverage

    2.4/4

    112 reports

  • T-Mobile

    Some Coverage

    2.5/4

    117 reports

Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in 2:00 PM

Check-out 12:00 PM

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Reservations

This campground accepts reservations. Book early for popular dates.

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Individual Sites (47)

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Loop PINE

Check official pricing Max 8 guests26 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
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#002

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Loop PINE

Check official pricing Max 8 guests26 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
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#003

003

Loop PINE

Check official pricing Max 8 guests26 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
Reserve
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#004

004

Loop PINE

Check official pricing Max 8 guests26 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
Reserve
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#005

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Loop PINE

Check official pricing Max 8 guests26 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
Reserve
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#006

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Loop PINE

Check official pricing Max 8 guests26 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
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