State Park
South Fork Family Campground
San Bernardino National Forest · Big Bear City, CA
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Managing agency
- San Bernardino National Forest — official page
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- Address:Big Bear City, CA
About
This family campground is located at 6,400' in elevation in a pine/fir forest near the Santa Ana River along Hwy 38 between Angelus Oaks and Big Bear Lake. There are 24 sites. Each site accommodates a maximum of 8 persons. First come/first serve; no reservations accepted. Open during the summer and fall months only.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Firewood
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near South Fork Family Campground
Lost Creek, Aspen Grove, Fish Creek and Dry Lake Loop
California
19.7 mi4,770 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert
Santa Ana River Trail Shuttle Ride
California
12.8 mi3,392 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert
Santa Ana River Trail
California
0.7 mi
Trail
Lost Creek
California
1.3 mi607 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Santa Ana River Trail - Eastern Portion
California
17.6 mi4,590 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert
Lost Creek
California
3.7 mi1,056 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page
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