San Gorgonio Campground

We really enjoyed our time at San Gorgonio. The campgrounds were really quiet, the camp host was nice, and the bathrooms were clean.

We were there for the Fourth of July, and while the campgrounds were packed, it was really quiet and not crazy busy.

We stayed at the Group Campsite. There was plenty of space and lots of shade.

There’s beautiful short trails around the campgrounds.

One reminder is that the bathrooms don’t supply soap or towels, so bring your own when you use the bathrooms.

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.

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.

Liked it a lot. Spacious and private.

Spent 3 nights here a few months ago. Nice campground in the San Bernardino Mountains. there are 54 sights, some large enough for RV's. No hook ups, but water available throughout the camp ground. There are showers and flush toilets, and a dump station near by. Sites are well spaced and most are level, and mostly shaded. Reservations are recommended, on weekend you must book two night minimum and holidays you must book 3 nights. You can sometimes find a spot that's not reserved and you can occupy those sights as long as there not reserved. Camp hosts are great and firewood is available. I stayed on a Wednesday and Thursday night in a vacant site, but had to move to a different site for a Friday night. Was fairly nice till the weekend came. Some people have no respect for the outdoors and make it there own party place with little regard for other campers. People were scavenging for firewood from all over and had way to many people per site. Had competing music between camp sites, and when the chain saws came out, it was time to leave. Some people just cant follow the rules.

What a great find this was.  We arrived and got quickly set up with our reserved spot.  Getting there is pretty simple, signage was easy to see from the main road.

There's probably 75-100' between campsites, so you really felt like you were in your own space, not on top of other campers.  Each site was set up with a steel bear box for dry goods, which is always a plus for us, since we've got a soft-top jeep.  Be aware that the sites themselves are a little on the dusty side, but they're really well kept and flat enough for a few tents to set up.

Camp hosts were friendly and helpful, and of course, they sold wood for $8 a bundle, always appreciated. 

We stopped off for a walk and a picnic at nearby Jenks Lake, which we'd highly recommend. It's about 5 minutes down the road and really well kept.  The campground is also fairly close to Big Bear, and the drive down to there is really lovely. 

We went in Mid-June, and it was the perfect temp during the day, but it definitely gets pretty cold at night.  Bring layers and plenty of blankets, firewood, and warm drinks!

This is our second time camping here and we love it. We stayed at site 40 this time and it was a little close to our neighbors on one side but we had plenty of room to the next campsite. The bathrooms are flush toilets and really clean for a camp site. Also there is usually toilet paper but if you catch it at a busy time in the evening you might want to bring your own just in case. It’s great for the family with lots of trails all around. We will continue to come back here for sure!

This is one of my favorite campgrounds because it actually is out in the beautiful forest far far away from everything else. There were two camp posts who were very kind but I have to say I was surprised that they weren’t wearing masks since we were there the first weekend after the campground reopened. It’s also a little weird that you have to pay for a second car to be parked when there’s plenty of room in the campsites’ driveway. But besides all that the bathrooms were really clean, although nothing fancy. The sites were cleared out nicely and the picnic tables are in good shape. The trail that heads towards Barton Flats is a perfect 2 miles of almost flat hiking. No ticks on the pups so that’s always good. The wind was insanely loud but at night it was so crystal clear that I saw the milky way!

This campground has some really cool sites that are HUGE! This campground is well kept and has many trails to explore. If youre up for it, you can hike to the other nearby campgrounds and lake!

I love this campground because it is so close to San G mountain trail!  We stayed here before and after hiking that enormous mountain and love the area.  There is a great trail off the backside of the campground as well.  It can be a bit loud and the trees are tall and skinny so there's not a ton of privacy, but it's woodsy and beautiful.  Site 14 has a HUGE Christmas tree and I think it's a group site.

There's a great lake area to hike to nearby and lots of mountain biking around the area.

My very first time camping we came here and I really enjoyed it. We had a lot of space for three families and even though there wasn’t a lot of bushes or plants to cover us, we still weren’t bothered by our neighbors. We would go again😉

Itt was huge..  No bugs and clean.  We will be reserving the same campsite next year.  The only thing was when I reserved online it said two cars were included, and then on the receipt it said second car wasn't included? we get there and the grounds keeper makes us pay for the second car..  Cash only!  I was upset about that.  At Barton flats it's the same rules and we did not pay for second car so something isn't right..

Great campground. The host was friendly and very helpful. There is clean water, clean restrooms and showers. The showers go hot and cold in a second but this is a water conservation area so no big deal and they are free. Firewood is available from the camp host and is about 6 dollars enough for one evening. There is a fire pit with a cooking grill at each site. The restrooms were clean but very busy at certain times as people use them as washrooms. Everybody respected the evening quiet time but some children were a bit noisy at 6 am. That was just one family so didn't seem to be typical. No cell phone signal so print out your reservation details before you go. Don't ask how I know this. We had a wonderful time and would go back tomorrow if it were open. I believe it is closed till the new season. The other campers were really friendly.We definitely be back .

San Gorgonio, aptly named for the famed crown peak near by, is a nice mix of family friendly and weekend escape. Due to the proximity to the high mountain peaks and desert, you get a very distinct feel of the Eastern Sierra (for those familiar). Sage brush, junipers, mixed with black oak, cedar trees, and an array of pines make this area quite well shaded, but also grow well due to the heat the area can reach. Don’t be surprised by temps reaching as high as 90° in the summer and near freezing in the fall at night.

The first two things I noticed with this camp were 1) lots of over flow parking near the entrance of the camp, and 2) showers. That being said, this makes the camp ground a great place for those not so attune to roughing it while searching for a good outdoor experience. Very family friendly. There were lots of spots a 32’ trailer could easily back in, as well as spots perfect for setting up a tent in the shade. The nicest spots I noticed for over all flat ground, shade, distance from other camps, etc., were #’s 28 & 44 which both sat on an outer loop, and double site 10, which had nothing but wilderness beyond it.

Con to this camp ground was some sites were definitely exposed, and the proximity to the highway, which I honestly doubt would be too big a deal as the road sits higher than the camp, directing sound away.

over all for the area, 4.4 out of 5 for me.

Stayed at the double site 48, for 1 night, close enough to the bathroom but not so close that you hear the foot traffic. This double site had plenty of room for the max of 16 people. Only negative was that the campsIte bathroom didn’t have soap, but they were clean and had lights that turned on when you entered.

Reservations are needed.

My Family and I have been coming here for over a decade every year. Shady with plenty of little trails. Don’t leave Ice chest out& Please be sure to cover your ice chest, even in your vehicle, as the bears, are all too familiar with them. My sister did not heed my warning, and we woke in the middle of the night to the local resident ( a bear) tipping and subsequently going through her cooler

Bought a used popup camper and used this place as a test. Loved the spot. Seemed almost secluded. Restroom was a little hike but had a stone lined trail that led you right to it. Water station real close by. Less than a mile loop around the campground.

I visited San Gorgonio Campground on Sunday 4/29/18, just 2 days after opening. There were 3 total sites being used. The campground hosts were amazing and very helpful. The sites are evenly spaced, good privacy, clean bathrooms. Plenty of space to pitch my tent and hang my hammock. Great hiking all around. I would definitely come back here again!

Overall visit was good. Loved the showers. Stayed four days three night. No paper towels in the restrooms. No air dryers. Campground is close to the hwy. next time we will get one of the rear spots.

I agree with Shannon C that High Creek Camp is a great campground for those wanting to get some experience on overnight backpacking/camping. Hard to beat the seclusion and beauty! Since this camp is located about a 3-4 hour hike from the trailhead, you will need to be fully prepared. Make sure to apply for your permit a few weeks in advance.

If you live in Southern California and haven't climbed the highest peak, you need to get out there and experience nature. Hiking San Gorgonio via the Vivan Creek trail is a must do for anyone looking to ease themselves into backpacking. Even though the summit can be reached in a day, I recommend this trail to beginner backpackers and stay overnight at High Camp. The scenery is beautiful and there is usually a small creek running through so you don't need to worry about water. It's a great base camp for summiting the next day.