Big Pine Flat Campground San Bernardino National Forest California
Big Pine Flat Overview

Big Pine Flat campground has 19 really sweet campsites in a secluded and remote area of the San Bernardino National Forest. The campsites work for tents, trailers and small RVs. All are among a beautiful forest of large pine trees. The campground is open year round, but access (dirt roads) may be limited in the winter.
Big Pine Flat Campground is first-come, first-serve, has drinking water and vault toilets. Fires are not allowed in the campground, but you can bring your pet! Each campsite has a table, fire ring and grill.
This area is popular for ATV/OHV riding, mountain biking riding, hiking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing. Big Bear Lake is located about 5 miles away where you can enjoy boating, canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, fishing and other water sports.
Serrano Campground is another option in the area. And Serrano also has showers!
Reservations:
First Come, First Served
Amenities
- BBQ Grills
- Campground Host
- Campsite Tables
- Drinking Water
- Equestrian trail
- Fire Rings
- Pets OK
- Picnic Tables
- Restrooms (Vault Toilets)
Activities
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Climbing
- Hiking
- Historic Sites
- Horseback riding
- Mountain Biking
- Nature Trails
- OHVing
- Photography
- Walking Trails
- Wildlife Viewing
Best Campsites
15, 16, 17, 18 and 19
Regions
Campsite Types
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
Season:
Year Round
Elevation:
6,800
# of Campsites:
19
Big Pine Flat Comments & Reviews
Visited Big Pine Flat Campground lately? We'd love to hear about your adventure. Did you find us useful? Did we forget something? Anything our community should know before heading out to Big Pine Flat?
is there any restrictions on this campsite? is it still a first come, first serve?
Hi Laura,
Big Pine Flat Family campground is open and we’re not aware of any restrictions. Potable water is available. You can also call the Big Bear Discovery Center to double check on restrictions: 909-382-2790