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Halfway Camp

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Halfway Camp is located in the San Bernardino National Forest, surrounded by rugged terrain and dense forest. Temperatures can range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Big Bear Lake and the Pacific Crest Trail, offering opportunities for hiking and water activities.

Reservation Info

Free day use and overnight permits are required. Reserve and check availability on the San Gorgonio Wilderness Association website: sgwa.org/wilderness-permits/

Only one reservation needed per group! One person can reserve for up to 12 people. We will cancel any reservations made in the same name for the same date.

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Location

Halfway Camp is located in California

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Directions

The trailhead is reached by turning east off Highway 38 to Forest Falls.

Coordinates

34.08329521 N
116.862903 W

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  • Drinking Water
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Reviewed Jul. 11, 2017

Second stay.

So this is my second trip up to this campground. We decided to stay a little further back for a little more privacy from the trail above. This trip we hiked up in the afternoon to stay at this campground and make our way to the summit the next morning. We stayed up against the slope, opposite of the trail. We hung out in quite because there was no other campers that night. We did have a momma deer and two does in the distance. Then 30 mins later we had another deer friend that just hung around until after we took shelter in the tent. These spots are nice and already cleared. Maybe one or two rocks that needed to be moved, but it was minimal!

Some general Info about permits:

As stated above they are sometimes hard to come by depending on weekends. High creek camp is always most popular and I have never had a problem obtaining a permit for Halfway. You can walk in to Mill Creek Ranger Station to get a permit or you can fax the office a few days in advance to submit for a permit.

http://sgwa.org/wilderness-permits/

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Reviewed Jul. 11, 2017

Not So halfway camp.

Came up here for the first time in August 2016. It was beautiful and breath taking. We went to hike up to stay at the summit of San Gorgonio, but the whole group was not going to complete it. So from about 10,800 ft we hiked back down to Halfway camp! When we went there was no water flow at this camp. Campfires not allowed. Thankfully we just use our jet boils and some drylite food! There seems to be about 10 spots, but really they are just unmarked flatted, cleared dirt. A few spots have logs to break it up a little. This is pack in- pack out. No bathrooms.

I call this not so halfway camp because you would think that it is half way to the summit, but most definitely is not! This is about 3 miles in to the hike. Lovely little area that drops down off the trail. When you see a sign that points to high creek, basically point straight, that is when you will see right to the right a thin trail that heads down maybe 200 feet and opens up. We camped in the first few flat areas, but exploring further there is many flatten out areas as I mentioned above ** This is a re-review for being mis-placed onto the "San Gorgonio Campground" That review is now deleted and placed correctly here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the elevation of Halfway Camp?

Halfway Camp is located at 8040 feet.

Are fires allowed at Halfway Camp?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Halfway Camp, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Halfway Camp?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, good coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.