Within San Bernardino National Forest, Military Park Miramar Marine Corps Air Station Big Bear Recreation Facility serves active duty military, reservists, National Guard members, and veterans year-round. This US Forest Service-managed campground provides both tent sites and RV spots with electric and water hookups, plus cabin rentals for those preferring indoor accommodations.
The facility features full amenities including showers, restrooms, drinking water, and WiFi access. A central playground, tennis court, and basketball court provide recreation options, with equipment available from the office. Indoor amenities include a recreation room with pool table, TV, kitchen facilities, and board games. Pontoon boat rentals offer water access opportunities. Reviewers note spacious tent sites and consistently clean bathrooms. Reservations can be made up to two months in advance, though some campers have secured last-minute spots during emergency situations.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsMilitary Park Miramar Marine Corps Air Station Big Bear Recreation Facility is located in California near Big Bear Lake
Directions
From San Diego take I-15 north to I-215 north. Take I-10 east to Junction 30 (Highland) to 330 (Running Springs). This will put you on the mountain road. Halfway up the mountain 330 changes to HWY 18 east as you approach Running Springs (same road, different name). Continue around the mountain until you come to the Big Bear Dam. Turn right; continue east on Big Bear Blvd. (HWY 18), through town. Turn left on Paine Rd. across from the Chevron Gas Station. Follow the road around to the traffic signal. Continue through traffic signal passing the school, McDonald's and Carl's Jr. Continue on Big Bear Blvd. Until the next traffic signal. Turn right onto Moodridge Rd. and continue until you come to Elm St. Which is the third street on the right.
Coordinates
34.23480034 N
116.87900028 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 7/19/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/19/26- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 18 usersLast on 7/19/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 7/19/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/19/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 18 usersLast on 7/19/26
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 14 min from Los Angeles, CA
- 2 hrs 48 min from San Diego, CA
- 2 hrs 55 min from Oxnard, CA
- 3 hrs 10 min from El Centro, CA
