Skyline Group Campground caters to extended families and large groups looking for a dedicated base camp in the San Bernardino Mountains. At 6,880 feet among towering pines, it delivers the remote feel of backcountry camping with the convenience of paved access and full facilities. The single group site accommodates up to 25 people and 9 vehicles, making it ideal for reunions or group adventures.
Campground Details
- ⛺Type
- Group
- 💵Fee per Night
- $10
- 📍GPS
- 34.15393, -116.78264
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- No
- 🗺️Address
- CA
The Camp
Pine trees tower over the single large-group site, though they're sparse enough in places to let daylight filter through. The campground sits in a secluded pocket despite being relatively accessible — close enough to Big Bear Lake for supply runs, but far enough to maintain that mountain hideaway atmosphere. Paved roads lead to a paved parking area, and the site comes equipped with multiple picnic tables and fire rings with grills. Vault toilets, drinking water, and trash collection handle the basics for your group.
The Trails
The Santa Ana River Trail provides miles of scenic mountain exploration right from camp, while the Wildhorse Creek Trail heads north for a more committed adventure. That trail covers 5 miles of rolling terrain, gaining 1,100 feet to reach a remote camping area south of Wildhorse Meadow. For something gentler, the Aspen Grove Trail leads to a small grove of quaking aspen near Fish Creek — particularly striking when the leaves turn golden in fall. Creek fishing is available in the surrounding mountain streams, though a wilderness permit may be required for some hiking areas.
What to Know
At $10 per night, Skyline offers solid value for group camping. Book up to 12 months in advance through Recreation.gov, and expect this single-site campground to fill quickly during peak season. Big Bear Lake sits about 20 miles away for water recreation, dining, and resupply options, but you'll want to arrive with most of your provisions already sorted.