Buttercup Group Camp sits at 7,000 feet in the San Bernardino National Forest, two miles from Big Bear Lake. It's designed specifically for groups up to 40 people who want pine forest seclusion without giving up basic amenities.
Campground Details
- ⛺Type
- Group
- 💵Fee per Night
- Free
- 📍GPS
- 34.23548, -116.88060
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- No
- 📞Phone
- 909-866-8550
- 🗺️Address
- CA
The Camp
This single-site group campground trades the bustle of multi-site camping for privacy under a heavy pine canopy. The large site accommodates both tents and RVs, with space for eight vehicles total. Tables, grills, and a campfire circle anchor the camp, while vault toilets and drinking water handle the essentials. The setting is shady and secluded — exactly what you'd want when coordinating a larger group's camping experience.
Access comes via dirt road, which adds to the sense of getting away from it all while keeping the drive manageable for most vehicles.
What's Nearby
Big Bear Lake sits two miles away, offering fishing for trout, bluegill, crappie, catfish, and largemouth bass. Boating is popular, though swimming gets discouraged due to cold water and underwater obstacles near shore. The surrounding area delivers hiking, mountain biking, and climbing opportunities, with multiple trails accessible from camp.
When the group needs a break from camp cooking, the city of Big Bear Lake has restaurants and a general store within reach.
The elevation and pine forest setting make this a solid choice for groups wanting mountain camping with lake access — a combination that's harder to find than you'd think in Southern California.