Best Tent Camping near Fawnskin, CA

Tent campgrounds around Fawnskin, California range from primitive forest sites to established camping areas in the San Bernardino Mountains. Fishermans Group Campground offers tent-only sites within walking distance of the town, while more secluded options like Thomas Hunting Grounds Yellow Post Sites provide primitive tent camping with greater privacy. Holcomb Valley Climbers Camp offers free dispersed tent camping north of Big Bear Lake, popular with climbers seeking backcountry tent camping experiences.

Most tent camping areas near Fawnskin require campers to bring their own water and pack out all trash. Sites typically feature cleared dirt or pine needle ground cover, with some offering fire rings but limited other amenities. High-clearance vehicles may be needed for accessing certain yellow post sites and dispersed camping areas. The Mill Creek Dispersed Camping area provides flat spots for tents but no facilities. Several reviewers note that fire restrictions are common during summer and fall, and bear activity requires proper food storage. A camping permit or Adventure Pass is required for many locations within San Bernardino National Forest.

The tent campgrounds near Fawnskin provide excellent access to hiking trails, including connections to the Pacific Crest Trail from some areas. Higher elevation sites often deliver cooler temperatures and pine forest surroundings, offering a reprieve from summer heat. One camper noted the Thomas Hunting Grounds sites "aren't monitored and don't have picnic tables or any amenities, although there is a restroom down the road where the campsites start." In the backcountry tent camping areas, wildlife sightings are common, with visitors reporting deer encounters at Halfway Camp and bears at Big Rock Campground. Winter camping is limited by snow at higher elevations, making late spring through early fall the prime season for tent camping in this region.

Best Tent Sites Near Fawnskin, California (55)

    1. Thomas Hunting Grounds Yellow Post Campites

    13 Reviews
    Angelus Oaks, CA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 382-2882

    "These sites aren't monitored and don't have picnic tables or any amenities, although there is a restroom down the road a little ways where the campsites start, but that's it."

    "This particular site has 8 campsites which do have signs to mark the general area, although it is entirely up to you to where to set up camp in the general area."

    2. Yucaipa Regional Park

    20 Reviews
    Yucaipa, CA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 790-3127

    "The bathrooms are decent, no showers.

    We stayed in group campsite A. Tent camping is only allowed in group sites. They do have about 30 to 40 RV sites as well."

    "Great tent camping facilities, privacy from neighbors, access to Zanja Peak Trail head, 3 lakes for fishing, water park during the summer, and friendly helpful staff"

    3. Holcomb Valley Climbers Camp

    7 Reviews
    Big Bear Lake, CA
    4 miles
    Website

    "There are no developed facilities (i.e., no firepits, outhouses, etc.) but it is beautiful and there are plenty of flat places to set up a tent."

    "Arriving at the campground, the deposit place, obviously on weekends we were not thrilled by everyone around us, as well as the loud noise until past the curfew."

    4. Keller Peak Yellow Post Campsites

    9 Reviews
    Green Valley Lake, CA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 382-2600

    "This campground is free with 9 camp site on a 5 mile paved road, the site's have fire ring and picnic benches, no water. Bike trail is fun and a challenge. Camp site 1,3 & 6 are very quiet."

    "Some chairs, hammock, water, and utensils were left at the picnic table. Everything was dirty so we assumed they were left by previous campers."

    5. Mill Creek Dispersed Camping

    5 Reviews
    Fawnskin, CA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 382-2790

    "First come first served dispersed camping just outside Big Bear. Near bike trails. Was not crowded mid week, but spots were filling up closer to the weekend."

    "I went a to the second fork after the Bluff lake fork. There’s a private campground near the Bluff Lake entrance which made noises i can hear from my site which was before Bluffs lake fork."

    6. Lake Arrowhead - Green Valley Lake Recreation Area

    6 Reviews
    Cedar Glen, CA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 867-2009

    "After years of venturing into and around Lake Arrowhead (often a mere stop on my way to Big Bear/Fawnskin) I finally started exploring off the beaten path by accident last year and holy cow!"

    "Green valley lake campground is an awesome place for a fun getaway. We wanted to get away for the Fourth of July but waited too long to book in Big Bear."

    7. Military Park Miramar Marine Corps Air Station Big Bear Recreation Facility

    2 Reviews
    Big Bear Lake, CA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 866-3965

    "We tent camped here for 3 nights and loved this campground. The tent sites are spacious - can’t exaggerate that enough. the workers were friendly and helpful."

    8. Tanglewood Group Campground

    1 Review
    Big Bear Lake, CA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 866-3437

    $149 - $159 / night

    "Campground is nestled in pine woods where you have to drive quite far in through dirt road to get there. Pretty secluded, but accommodate our large group. Spacious for several cars."

    9. Big Pine Flat Campground

    1 Review
    Fawnskin, CA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 382-2790

    "Big Pines Flats is set right next to a meadow at a forest crossing heading to Holcomb Valley, Victorville, Fawnskin, and Green Valley Lake."

    10. Fishermans Group Campground

    3 Reviews
    Green Valley Lake, CA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 382-2600

    $10 / night

    "I was backpacking along the Pacific Crest Trail & decided to hike down the Crab Flats Trail to checkout Tent Peg & Fisherman's Campground."

    "Be sure to call visitor center for driving directions (or follow the ones on USDA National Forest website) as Google will take you to the wrong spot. Good hike for first-time backpackers."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Fawnskin, CA

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Fawnskin, CA is Thomas Hunting Grounds Yellow Post Campites with a 4.7-star rating from 13 reviews.

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