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Cottonwood Campground
Cottonwood Campground, nestled among live oaks in southeastern San Diego County, offers a peaceful setting ideal for day hikes and overnight backpacking. Located in the McCain Valley Resource Conservation Area, it features 25 developed campsites w...
Victory Springs Resort
From $50/night
Skylark North
Boulder Oaks Eqst
Boulder Oaks provides equestrian and family camping sites in the picturesque Cleveland National Forest, just an hour from San Diego. It attracts visitors for horseback riding, hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail, and enjoying picnics in the scenic m...
Circle X Ranch Group Campground
Circle X Ranch Group Campground is currently closed with no estimated reopening date. It offers a potential weekend getaway near Los Angeles, featuring mountain views and sandy beaches. The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area provides ...
Walker Pass Campground
Walker Pass Campground is situated at 5,000 feet along California State Highway 178, near the Pacific Crest Trail. It features eleven walk-in sites for hikers and tent campers, as well as two car camping sites, all equipped with picnic tables and ...
Wiley's Well Campground
Wiley's Well Campground, situated in the lower Colorado Desert, features a desert riparian wash with diverse tree species. It offers easy 4-wheel drive access to rock-hounding sites and the historic Bradshaw Trail National Scenic Byway, which lead...
Chimney Creek Campground
Chimney Creek Campground, situated in Chimney Peak Recreation Area, features 36 sites amidst pinyon pines, grey pines, and oaks at an elevation of 5,700 feet. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, with potable water available in summer....
Coon Hollow Campground
Coon Hollow Campground is situated in the lower Colorado Desert, near a desert riparian wash with various tree species. It offers easy 4-wheel drive access to rock-hounding sites like Hauser Geode Beds and Opal Hill Fire Agate Mine. The historic B...
Hobo Campground
Hobo Campground is located along the Lower Kern River in Sequoia National Forest at an elevation of 2290 feet, near Miracle Hot Springs. It offers a shaded, ideal summer retreat with 23 individual tent-only sites and 10 additional sites. The campg...
From $28/night
Long Valley Campground
Long Valley Campground is a primitive campground in Chimney Peak Recreation Area, featuring 13 sites with picnic tables, fire rings, and pit toilets, but no potable water. It offers access to the unmaintained 3-mile Volpe Trail leading to the Sout...
French Gulch
French Gulch Campground is located 3 miles from Lake Isabella, a 27-acre reservoir along the Kern River. It is situated within the vast Sequoia National Forest. The campground offers a scenic outdoor experience.
Hungry Gulch
Hungry Gulch Campground is located 3 miles from Lake Isabella in Sequoia National Forest, California. It offers recreational activities such as swimming, waterskiing, windsurfing, and fishing. The campground provides a scenic setting for outdoor e...
Santa Barbara Island
Santa Barbara Island, the smallest of the Channel Islands at one square mile, features a campground with stunning coastal views accessible via a steep trail. The island's native vegetation is slowly recovering due to restoration efforts, which hav...
Cahuilla Ranger Station
Cahuilla Ranger Station, located off Gecko Road, serves as a hub for purchasing dunes permits, gathering information, and accessing medical aid, operating from mid-October to mid-April. The BLM plans to replace the aging station with a modern faci...
Live Oak
Live Oak Campground, situated across from Lake Isabella, does not accept reservations. The area is ideal for activities like boating, windsurfing, fishing, and swimming. It is located within Sequoia National Forest, just 6 miles from the town of L...
Oak Flat Lookout
The Oak Flat Lookout, located in the Greenhorn Mountains of the Sequoia National Forest at 4,900 feet, offers stunning views of the Kern River and valley. Built in 1934 for fire detection, it played a vital role in early wild land management until...
Gecko Campground
Gecko Campground is the largest campground in the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area, featuring both a north and south loop. The campground has paved roads and multiple vault toilets available for visitors.
Wheeler Gorge
Wheeler Gorge Campground offers a year-round family-friendly experience in Los Padres National Forest. Visitors can enjoy informative tours by forest rangers at the nearby visitor center. The campground features beautiful views of a stream and exp...
From $70/night
Holiday Group Campground
Holiday Group Campground offers a serene natural retreat year-round, away from city life. It features various recreational activities such as hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The campground also has trails suited for off-road vehicle enthusia...
From $150/night
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Cottonwood Campground
Cottonwood Campground, nestled among live oaks in southeastern San Diego County, offers a peaceful setting ideal for day hikes and overnight backpacking. Located in the McCain Valley Resource Conservation Area, it features 25 developed campsites w...
Victory Springs Resort
From $50/night
Skylark North
Boulder Oaks Eqst
Boulder Oaks provides equestrian and family camping sites in the picturesque Cleveland National Forest, just an hour from San Diego. It attracts visitors for horseback riding, hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail, and enjoying picnics in the scenic m...
Circle X Ranch Group Campground
Circle X Ranch Group Campground is currently closed with no estimated reopening date. It offers a potential weekend getaway near Los Angeles, featuring mountain views and sandy beaches. The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area provides ...
Walker Pass Campground
Walker Pass Campground is situated at 5,000 feet along California State Highway 178, near the Pacific Crest Trail. It features eleven walk-in sites for hikers and tent campers, as well as two car camping sites, all equipped with picnic tables and ...
Wiley's Well Campground
Wiley's Well Campground, situated in the lower Colorado Desert, features a desert riparian wash with diverse tree species. It offers easy 4-wheel drive access to rock-hounding sites and the historic Bradshaw Trail National Scenic Byway, which lead...
Chimney Creek Campground
Chimney Creek Campground, situated in Chimney Peak Recreation Area, features 36 sites amidst pinyon pines, grey pines, and oaks at an elevation of 5,700 feet. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, with potable water available in summer....
Coon Hollow Campground
Coon Hollow Campground is situated in the lower Colorado Desert, near a desert riparian wash with various tree species. It offers easy 4-wheel drive access to rock-hounding sites like Hauser Geode Beds and Opal Hill Fire Agate Mine. The historic B...
Hobo Campground
Hobo Campground is located along the Lower Kern River in Sequoia National Forest at an elevation of 2290 feet, near Miracle Hot Springs. It offers a shaded, ideal summer retreat with 23 individual tent-only sites and 10 additional sites. The campg...
From $28/night
Long Valley Campground
Long Valley Campground is a primitive campground in Chimney Peak Recreation Area, featuring 13 sites with picnic tables, fire rings, and pit toilets, but no potable water. It offers access to the unmaintained 3-mile Volpe Trail leading to the Sout...
French Gulch
French Gulch Campground is located 3 miles from Lake Isabella, a 27-acre reservoir along the Kern River. It is situated within the vast Sequoia National Forest. The campground offers a scenic outdoor experience.
Hungry Gulch
Hungry Gulch Campground is located 3 miles from Lake Isabella in Sequoia National Forest, California. It offers recreational activities such as swimming, waterskiing, windsurfing, and fishing. The campground provides a scenic setting for outdoor e...
Santa Barbara Island
Santa Barbara Island, the smallest of the Channel Islands at one square mile, features a campground with stunning coastal views accessible via a steep trail. The island's native vegetation is slowly recovering due to restoration efforts, which hav...
Cahuilla Ranger Station
Cahuilla Ranger Station, located off Gecko Road, serves as a hub for purchasing dunes permits, gathering information, and accessing medical aid, operating from mid-October to mid-April. The BLM plans to replace the aging station with a modern faci...
Live Oak
Live Oak Campground, situated across from Lake Isabella, does not accept reservations. The area is ideal for activities like boating, windsurfing, fishing, and swimming. It is located within Sequoia National Forest, just 6 miles from the town of L...
Oak Flat Lookout
The Oak Flat Lookout, located in the Greenhorn Mountains of the Sequoia National Forest at 4,900 feet, offers stunning views of the Kern River and valley. Built in 1934 for fire detection, it played a vital role in early wild land management until...
Gecko Campground
Gecko Campground is the largest campground in the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area, featuring both a north and south loop. The campground has paved roads and multiple vault toilets available for visitors.
Wheeler Gorge
Wheeler Gorge Campground offers a year-round family-friendly experience in Los Padres National Forest. Visitors can enjoy informative tours by forest rangers at the nearby visitor center. The campground features beautiful views of a stream and exp...
From $70/night
Holiday Group Campground
Holiday Group Campground offers a serene natural retreat year-round, away from city life. It features various recreational activities such as hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The campground also has trails suited for off-road vehicle enthusia...
From $150/night
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Big Bear Lake has 145 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Wheeler Gorge is one of the top-rated options. Use our map view to find the closest options to the city center or your preferred area.
Campgrounds near Big Bear Lake vary in distance from the city center. Use our map view to filter by location and find the most convenient option for your trip.
Many campgrounds near Big Bear Lake welcome pets. Wheeler Gorge is a great pet-friendly option. Use the pet-friendly filter on our search page to find more properties that accommodate your furry companions.
Most destinations offer a variety of accommodations including tent sites, RV sites, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Check individual property listings for specific amenities and site types.
The best time to visit depends on your preferences and planned activities. Spring and fall typically offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is peak season with the warmest temperatures. Winter visits can be great for those seeking solitude and winter activities.
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