Established Camping
San Gorgonio Campground
About
USDA Forest Service
San Bernardino National Forest
Overview
The San Gorgonio Campground provides access to a variety of recreational opportunities, as well as a beautiful location in which to enjoy nature. Its proximity to scenic trails and nearby mountain lakes and streams make the campground a great place to bring the family to relax and get away from it all.
Recreation
The campground provides access to the famed Santa Ana River Trail, which when completed will run from the mountains all the way to the Pacific Ocean, providing spectacular views along the way. It is currently popular for hiking, biking and horseback riding. The Rio Monte Trail is also accessed from the campground, taking hikers to the Rio Monte Panorama, which overlooks the deep gorge of the Santa Ana River Valley. Visitors to the area also enjoy fishing in nearby mountain streams, as well as bird and wildlife viewing, as a variety of species make their home in the forest. A nearby amphitheater also provides weekend evening educational programs for the public during summer months.
Facilities
The campground offers dozens of single, double and accessible sites, available for tent and RV camping. Utility hookups are not available, however, the parking spurs are paved and provide a level surface. A dump station with potable water is available at a nearby campground. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. A campground host is available on-site and firewood is available for purchase at the facility.
Natural Features
The campground is located about 36 miles northeast of San Bernardino, at an elevation of 6,600 feet. It is situated in a mixed forest of oak and mature pine trees. The campground is composed of two loops, one loop has sites that are closer together, providing less privacy than the other. Both loops are relatively shaded by Black oak, Jeffrey and Ponderosa pine.
Nearby Attractions
The Big Bear Lake and its adjoining town are located approximately 25 miles from the campground, offering a variety of water-related recreation opportunities, as well as golf, shopping and restaurant options.
Charges & Cancellations
Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night___s recreation fee for a campsite or forfeit the entire day-use fee for a day-use facility.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonGood
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Will be back when 38 is open
Grabbed a last minute spot here on the way up to Big Bear. Campground was good for the most part. Big sites, beautiful views of San Gorgonio. Only downside was the openness of the sites.
The Tropical Storm washed out the Santa Ana River so 38 and Glass rd were closed. We tried hiking down to the river from the Campsite but the trails were washed out as well. Definitely plan on revisiting when the roads are repaired.
Peaceful, clean, safe, with plenty of nearby adventure awaiting
Perfect location. Easy to get to from the Los Angeles basin right off of Hwy 38 makes for an easy drive. Camp ground was very clean. Bathrooms were not open during our stay but it did not matter to us with our RV and composting toilet. Camp hosts were super nice! I was able to get full bars of Verizon no problem. Easy to park our 26.5 foot Lazy Daze. Camp spot was pretty flat but ended up with a few blocks just to level us better.
Great hiking and cycling nearby. Cold mornings but perfect temperature during the day. Hiking to Jenks lake and Santa Ana River were very nice. Deer, blue jays, lizards, squirrels, reported bear sightings but we did not see any bears.
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Nice
Liked it a lot. Spacious and private.
Location
San Gorgonio Campground is located in California
Directions
Take I-10 East to Redlands. Take the University Street exit, EXIT 80. Turn left (northbound) on University Street. Turn right onto E. Lugonia Avenue/SR-38. Continue on State Highway 38 for approximately 20 miles to the campground entrance.
Address
42700 HWY 38
Angelus oaks, CA 92305
Coordinates
34.173161 N
116.868362 W