Big Pine Flat Campground (California)

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. The campground 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 has showers!

Reservations:

First Come, First Served

Directions:

To reach Big Pine Flat Campground head on up Highway 38 into Big Bear Citythe turn left onto E. Big Bear Blvd./SR-38. Turn right onto Greenway Drive/SR-18/SR-38. Turn left onto North Shore Drive, SR-38. Continue on North Shore Drive/Hwy 38 until you reach the City of Fawnskin. As you reach the "Y", veer right on to Rim of the World Drive, past the County Fire Station 96. Continue on Rim of the World, after the pavement ends the road turns into Forest Road 3N14. This dirt road will take you approximately 7 miles to Big Pine Flat Campground. The Big Pine Flat Campground entrance gates will be on your left, 50 yards past 3N16.