Established Camping
South Fork Campground
About
National Forest
San Bernardino National Forest
California Department of Fish and Game plants rainbow trout twice per month spring through fall from confluence downstream along Seven Oaks Rd. SF from junction with main Santa Ana River upstream from highway through cabin area. Remote mountain streams, some pools; pine forests in gentle terrain, snow in winter. Directions: From Redlands, on Hwy I-10; take Hwy 38, go 28 miles (over scenic, winding mountain road) to confluence of the streams, (3.9 miles past Barton Flats).
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
Travelercurrently closed but great when open
this camp ground was the first I stayed in while growing up. It sits right along the head waters of the Santa Ana river, and is a perfect spot for fishermen looking to get and early jump on the river in fishing season, or for hikers looking to take the Santa Ana trail into the San Gorgonio wilderness. It is also only about 20 min out from Big Bear Lake. the grounds are equipped with fresh water from pumps, restrooms, as well as picnic tables and fire rings.
One of my favorite parts about this campground is that it is surrounded by cedar trees, providing amazing shade to the grounds from the hot summer sun. However, As I said, it sits along the river, which mean it is in a valley like formation of the mountain. due to this it can get chilly quickly in these sites regardless of the season.
the campground is much smaller than many others in the area, some close together, and the whole campground has been recently renovated. it hasn’t been open for nearly two seasons in a row now, however it does look ready to go, so hopefully next.
Location
South Fork Campground is located in California
Directions
From the Discovery Center take SR Hwy 38 towards Redlands for 23 miles and turn left into the campground. From the Mill Creek Work Center take SR Hwy 38 towards Big Bear for 21.6 miles and turn right into the campground.
Coordinates
34.16989961 N
116.82820875 W