Ironwood Group Camp delivers exactly what its name promises: space for your crew to spread out in the pines above Big Bear Lake. This single-site campground accommodates up to 25 people at 6,637 feet, making it a solid choice for family reunions, scout groups, or any gathering that needs elbow room and mountain air.
Campground Details
- ⛺Type
- Group
- 💵Fee per Night
- $10
- 📍GPS
- 34.30414, -117.01319
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- No
- 📞Phone
- 909-866-8550
- 🗺️Address
- CA
The Camp
One large group site sits in a pine forest with a grassy meadow, where mature trees provide solid shade cover. The setup includes picnic tables, a campfire circle, and grills — the essentials for group cooking and evening gatherings. Gravel parking handles six vehicles, and vault toilets are on-site. No hookups or drinking water, so plan accordingly.
The 25-person capacity makes this a legitimate option for extended families or clubs that have outgrown regular campgrounds but don't need the complexity of multiple reservations.
What to Know
Book 12 months ahead — group sites fill faster than individual spots, especially for summer weekends. The $10 nightly fee is hard to beat for this much space and setting.
Fawnskin sits 7 miles away with a general store and restaurants for supply runs or when camp cooking gets old. The Big Pine Flat Recreational Shooting Range operates nearby for designated target practice.
Nearby
Big Bear Lake offers the main attraction: 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.
Hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails spread through the surrounding forest. The campground's location north of Big Bear Lake puts you in range of these activities without the lakeside crowds and traffic.