This primitive group camp sits at 7,739 feet in the San Bernardino Mountains, surrounded by ponderosa pines and a small on-site pond. It's built for one large group — up to 40 people and eight vehicles — making it ideal for church retreats, family reunions, or scout outings that want a mountain setting without developed amenities.
Campground Details
- ⛺Type
- Group
- 💵Fee per Night
- $10
- 📍GPS
- 34.21980, -116.71685
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- No
- 📞Phone
- 909-866-8550
- 🗺️Address
- CA
The Camp
The single group site spreads out among ponderosa pines with a pinyon pine and juniper woodland extending beyond camp boundaries. You'll find picnic tables, a campfire circle, and a large grill for group cooking, plus vault toilets. The small pond adds character to the setting, though don't count on it for water — there's none available on-site, so bring everything you need.
Getting here requires a standard SUV or four-wheel drive vehicle with higher clearance. This isn't your typical pull-through campground accessible by any car.
What to Know
At $10 per night for the entire group site, this ranks among the better deals in the San Bernardino Mountains. You can reserve up to 12 months in advance, which is wise given how few group camping options exist in this area.
The primitive setup means packing out all trash and hauling in water. Showers are 15 miles away at Serrano Campground if your group needs them.
Nearby
Big Bear Lake sits 10 miles away with fishing for trout, bluegill, crappie, catfish, and largemouth bass. The lake's cold water and underwater obstacles make swimming inadvisable, but boating remains popular.
Cactus Flats provides 68 miles of off-road vehicle trails plus a picnic area — perfect if your group includes OHV enthusiasts. Multiple hiking and mountain biking trailheads are accessible from the campground area.
For supplies, Big Bear Lake has grocery stores, restaurants, and general stores 11 miles out. San Bernardino is 50 miles away for major resupply runs.