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Best Glamping near Running Springs, CA

362 Reviews

Deep Creek Hot Springs Camp Retreat and North Shore Campground near Running Springs offer distinctive glamping accommodations in California's San Bernardino Mountains. Deep Creek features premium yurt sites and canvas safari tents with comfortable beds, electricity, and heated spring pools on the property. North Shore Campground includes spacious yurts and cabin-style glamping units situated near Lake Arrowhead with picnic tables, fire rings, and access to hiking trails. Both locations provide drinking water, flush toilets, and shower facilities for glampers seeking comfort in natural settings. According to a camper, "Deep Creek Hot Springs Camp Retreat was great for our large group with all the necessary amenities for camping, and the spring pools at our site were so relaxing to have all to ourselves."

The surrounding area offers numerous outdoor activities centered around natural hot springs and mountain recreation. Deep Creek Hot Springs is accessible via a moderately challenging trail directly from the glamping property, allowing visitors to experience therapeutic hot-cold plunges where hot springs meet the cold creek. North Shore glamping sites provide easy access to Lake Arrowhead, offering water recreation opportunities during summer months. Many units include private fire pits for evening stargazing and s'mores, while maintaining proximity to Running Springs and Lake Arrowhead Village for dining and shopping. One visitor noted, "The campground is on a ridge so it is breezy but has beautiful views," making these luxury outdoor accommodations ideal for those seeking comfort while connecting with nature, particularly from May through October when seasonal operations are at their peak.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Running Springs, California (41)

    1. Serrano

    35 Reviews
    Big Bear Lake, CA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 866-8021

    $44 - $91 / night

    "This camp site is located walking distance to the lake. There are bike paths and walking trails located near the camp ground."

    "Flush toilets, clean restrooms, well stocked. Didn't use the showers. Good location. Close to Big Bear Lake. Not much road noise for being located between two roads."

    2. North Shore Campground - Lake Almanor

    14 Reviews
    Cedar Glen, CA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 866-8550

    $29 - $58 / night

    "It’s a nice little getaway from the hustle bustle with decent shade(depending on site) and relatively cool neighbors (campers)."

    "There is a lovely hiking trail at the far end of the site. There is water, flush toilets, fire pits, and picnic tables. It is a short walk to Lake Arrowhead. This is a dog friendly site."

    3. Keller Peak Yellow Post Campsites

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

    "It’s a bit of a drive but very scenic and should be doable in any car. My campsite was big and spacious and looked up at an outcropping of rocks. It had a makeshift fire pit and picnic table."

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

    4. Lighthouse Trailer Resort & Marina

    6 Reviews
    Big Bear Lake, CA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 866-9464

    $55 - $90 / night

    "Came across this property while on the hunt for a getaway from the Vegas heat."

    "Very friendly hosting staff. Quirky because it feels like you’re staying at someone’s cabin. There’s an outdoor tool shop at the front, a little fish cleaning cabin that make you feel at home."

    5. Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground

    5 Reviews
    Arkabutla Lake, CA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 515-7525

    $10 - $119 / night

    "Easy access to the hot springs and no services to speak of. Basically a patch of dirt you can occupy for $10 a night. Loved it."

    "Super fun place to visit with the hot springs trail. Went in January with snowfall, hardly any campers and nature all around! Two nights are perfect."

    6. Mojave River Forks Regional Park

    5 Reviews
    Arkabutla Lake, CA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 389-2322

    $3 - $40 / night

    "The Pacific Crest Trail passes nearby.

    It is away from the populated cities, but not far from them. It still gives you a sense of seclusion."

    "Nice place to camp, weather is around 75 during the day and about 50 to 36 degrees cold through out the night. Has everything you'll need. Bathrooms are close by, showers HOT water available."

    7. Seven Oaks Lodge - TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FLOOD

    4 Reviews
    Forest Falls, CA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 794-2917

    $40 - $55 / night

    "Check in is near 12. I only assume that since check out is 11. When we arrived the camp host was waiting for us."

    "Tent camping, RV camping, they have a restaurant and bar, best burgers in all of southern California!! They also have a small store, there's showers, restrooms and a swimming pool!"

    8. Deep Creek Hot Springs Camp Retreat

    2 Reviews
    Arkabutla Lake, CA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 515-7525

    $15 - $119 / night

    "You will have to drive 6 miles of mountainous dirt roads to reach the property, but it takes you away from all signs of the city and surrounds you in nature when you get there, making a very nice camping"

    9. Bonita Ranch Campground

    12 Reviews
    Lytle Creek, CA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 887-3643

    $35 - $45 / night

    "It's definitely not that far away from the city roughly a 7-10 minute drive up the mountain very chill environment awesome staff very home like feel you're literally a box throw away from the creek if"

    "Easy access to a pretty trail right behind the campground. Very quiet and interspersed with long time stayers and temporary campers. I stayed in my van and had my cat and dog with me."

    10. Fisherman's Retreat

    2 Reviews
    Calimesa, CA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 795-0171

    "The members lake & camping spots are nice & quiet. Great place to relax & fish. Get a spot up against the lake. The non members lakes & camping spots can be a little ghetto."

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362 Reviews of 41 Running Springs Campgrounds

  • Jake P.
    Apr. 21, 2021

    Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground

    No shade, go in the cooler months

    Really good site. Showers, pit toilet, running water, but it's 10$ a night. Hardly any shade unless you get a good site. However they have glamping tents and even own personal hotsprings for a ridiculous fee. I didn't stay there. There is supposed to be blm land around there but everyone keeps it a secret on how to get to where you need to go. The hotsprings is clothing optional, so if you don't mind naked people, or you wanna strip down yourself, you should go check it out 💯💯. Went in early April and it was already really warm in the area

  • N
    Jul. 11, 2022

    Bonelli Bluffs

    Beautiful, BUT

    There is no denying that this is a spectacular place to stay, our site was right next to the beautiful lake and what a beautiful vision to wake up to every morning. The downfall is the park is extremely spread out, and it gets very very crowded on the weekends. If you are coming here for peace and quiet, especially on the weekends, you might want to look elsewhere because the boom boxes go past quiet time and people love to party here. Staff did not enforce quiet time in our section "F" at all and am sure it wasn't from a lack of being able to hear them. We stayed here for close to a week, never used the facilities because they were just too far away. You have to drive to go to the laundry room, use the pool or access the office if you get a site by the lake, didn't know that. Come the weekend it is wall to wall people, even tent camping on the lawn is wall to wall tents. It is very expensive to stay here and we prefer a resort where we could find the atmosphere more relaxing. We did not, for safety reason, confront the offenders to ask them to turn down their music. I am all for freedom of everything, but neighbor flying Trump flag was a bit much. I am not here to have political rhetoric in my face. The irony of this resort is they require you to sign a page long terms and conditions yet they don't abide by them themselves! Saturday night music and people partying till past 1 AM yet they say quiet time is 10 pm. At 9am the boom box competition started up again. So inconsiderate of your fellow campers! We love the grounds but cant wait to leave to get a good nights sleep.

  • Dana H.
    May. 30, 2022

    Bonita Ranch Campground

    It’s okay 😐

    Pros: campground is very short walk to Lytle Creek. Also close to the trail for a hike to Bonita Falls.

    Cons: Not enough bathroom facilities for the amount of campsites. Women’s restrooms had only two stalls, constantly a long line. Also quiet hours are not enforced.

    Bring cash if you want to rent a fire pit. Sites do not have their own fire rings and you must rent one.

  • Christina K.
    May. 23, 2021

    Catalina Spa and RV Resort

    Everything you could need

    We travel Fulltime and have been to countless campgrounds and RV resorts. After spending some time roughing it in Utah this place was exactly what we needed! Christina greeted us with such kindness and attention it blew us away. We loved our location of our site, right by all the awesome amenities this place has! Our kids loved the pool and we couldn’t get enough of the hot mineral spring. The bathrooms are better than I think we’ve ever had, honestly, nice modern style, super clean and hot showers with great pressure. Laundry room was clean and conveniently located. There were more amenities like horse shoes and a really nice outdoor kitchen covered patio. What more could you ask for? I am shocked at how much you get for how much you pay! Beyond a great quality value here. I would recommend this place to anyone that is looking for a location that has easy access to Joshua tree, Palm Springs and we even took a day trip out to Oceanside. We loved our stay so much we ended up extending for a few more days. We for sure will be staying here next time we come through the area.

  • G
    Oct. 29, 2019

    Serrano

    Words can describe this awesome time

    This camp site is located walking distance to the lake. There are bike paths and walking trails located near the camp ground. The bathrooms are very well kept, everything is clean and the showers have warm water. Each camp site has more than enough room to set up tents and chairs and not feel cramped. My only ding about this campground would be the fire pits, which are 8 inches off the ground and the cooling grate is welding off to the side making inefficient to utilize for cooking. If you go during summer time there is a kayak rental shop walking distance from the camp grounds.

  • Janae P.
    May. 6, 2019

    North Shore Campground - Lake Almanor

    Last minute trip, Great park ranger

    So this weekend, I got a wild hair up my butt to go camping. Keep in mind I’m 8 months pregnant and kept forgetting everything at my house.

    With that said, I tried Silverwood to late and KNEW that it’d be packed. I was a bit disappointed but came across North shore.

    It’s a nice little getaway from the hustle bustle with decent shade(depending on site) and relatively cool neighbors (campers).

    I will say it’s down the way from a community hospital so you might here some forms of traffic including a rescue helicopter but it’s not an end all.

    Again this was not my first choice. We got there and found no showers but they did have running toilets and cool tap water near our site. We totally lucked out and were able to switch with a couple who wanted more privacy and shade.

    We eventually stayed on site 4 which was even and open. Our tent (as pictured) was nestled amongst the few trees on our site- only downside was the constant traffic going to and from sites 5/6- a bit of a drag. I felt like it was the prefect spot given the leveled ground and the fact that we had a kid and dog posse.

    But let me tell you about the ranger named Shawn. Omg, he’s a character but he’s a good one. Gave him a tip, he tried to help us not spend money unnecessarily on wood and lent us his ax to go collect nearby. Super chill, down to earth guy who was just generally a lover of nature- you could tell.

    Again, no showers. A bit of noise, but manageable. Quiet hours are the usual 10-7 but we unfortunately were situated next to a group that violated both times- how can someone go to bed after 10 and manage to wake up before 7 and make noise is beyond me....but it’s also been a while since I knew what having no kids and a dog meant- lol.

    Would recommend IF you reserve a decent site. The first one we originally had was 3, super hilly and not leveled. Recommend 4,5,6 if you can and even the one right next to that (assuming it’s 7). Lake is a stones throw away!

    Hope that helps!

  • Pablo L.
    Aug. 29, 2023

    Lake Hemet Campground

    Great Time!

    Visited the last 2 weeks of August. Great place for family and kids. Affordable. Campsite #295. You can fit two 10' x10' canopies to cover the bench table, and fit 2 individual tents (4-6 person) OR a bigger 12p tent however you decide to position it. It has its own Fire pit. Different campgrounds for all chosen methods (Tent, RV, Glamping, etc..) There's restrooms you can use. There's showers you can pay per use. The swim zone isn't too far from this campsite, 5-10 min walk w/ no accessories. If you have little ones, you can take them with a wagon but I'd recommend just driving your car with a few items to the zone. Bring your own shade for this campsite, your own water too. The marketplace is near the entrance BUT they only sell individual waters (No 48 pack types). You'll definitely hear your neighbors snore at night after a long day LOL.. quiet hours are from 10pm - 8am. Overall, this is a great spot. If you're lucky to snag other spots with trees covering you then great but this is still a good campsite. Happy camping! ... Oh yeah, T-Mobile no service up there (apparently Verizon, AT&T do)

  • T
    Mar. 15, 2022

    Lake Skinner Recreation Area

    Busy!

    When we Arrived at the gate we were 14th in line. It Took 40 minutes to enter the park. The CG was very full, it was noisy all weekend. There were barking dogs, dogs not on leashes, remote control cars, electric scooters, loud stereos. People up partying till after 1am around their fires. It Appears all “camp rules” are ignored. Bathrooms were clean. Our Fire pit at spot was left dirty and had trash in it when we arrived. The park in general is very nice. This was our 4th time here and only time it had been so loud. Make sure you check out the camp store and walk down to the lake.

  • M
    Nov. 2, 2020

    Cherry Valley Lakes

    Relaxing

    This is a membership campground. They will allow you to stay for free if you listen to their pitch. There are several other campgrounds included with the membership. This Park has bathrooms, showers, a laundry facility, a heated pool and spa, a playground, two catch and release fishing ponds (no license required, but only barbless hooks are allowed), and a youth center. We didn’t catch any fish but the kids still had fun with it. The thing I didn’t like about it was that it’s right next to the freeway so it was loud ... which doesn’t bother me during the day but was distracting at night when trying to sleep.

Guide to Running Springs

Camping near Running Springs, California provides mountain recreation at elevations between 5,000-7,000 feet. The San Bernardino National Forest offers pine-covered terrain and seasonal weather patterns that create distinct camping experiences throughout the year. Winter temperatures can drop below freezing while summer days reach comfortable 70-85°F with cool evenings.

What to do

Hiking to Keller Peak Fire Lookout: Access multiple trails from the Keller Peak Yellow Post Campsites for views of the surrounding mountains. "Keller Peak is incredible. Quiet and (mostly) clean sites. Tons of land to hike, on or off trail. Geocaching sites nearby. The Keller Peak Lookout was amazing. I thought it was just a tourist attraction but it's really a staffed (with volunteers) active fire lookout," notes camper Steve H.

Mountain biking through forest terrain: Serrano Campground provides direct trail access for cyclists. "We loved camping here. Beautiful, pristine campground with bike trails/walking paths around the lake. The town is bike friendly. Some road noise but quiet over night. Weather is perfect in August," shares Trey T. from Serrano.

Hot springs access: At Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground, visitors can hike to natural thermal pools. "The hike to the springs is pretty rough but also worth it when you get there," states a camper with the username For Y., while another camper adds, "I had never been before, but I had a few friends bring me and it was the most amazing time! The hike down is super chill and the hot springs at the end are so worth the hike back up after!"

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Several campgrounds offer separated camping spaces. At Keller Peak Yellow Post Campsites, camper Kristil C. notes, "There are only 9 sites stretched across 5 miles so you will have no neighbors. Each site is decent size and tucked away into the rocks. Many will fit multiple people easily."

Lakefront accommodations: Lighthouse Trailer Resort provides waterfront sites. "A gravel spot with a concrete pad and picnic table, with a view to die for! The site and grounds are full of families if all ages and their 4-legged friends," states Lane H., while another visitor mentions, "Little family owned RV spot— some long termers. Everyone super nice. Big spot, shade of trees, walk down to lake."

Year-round accessibility: Different elevation campgrounds allow for extended camping seasons. Nicole W. from Serrano reports, "We camped here the last weekend before they closed for the winter, after Thanksgiving. The campground was clean, quiet, and had a decent amount of space between sites. There is a biking trail that goes through the campground that was well used."

What you should know

Weather variations by season: Mountain temperatures fluctuate significantly. "We got snow overnight in mid May. Had very bad but there at&t cell reception. Nice and quiet with space between spots," reports Jillian from Keller Peak Yellow Post Sites.

Trail difficulty considerations: Some trails require preparation. Martin O. from Mojave River Forks Regional Park shares, "Nice place to camp, weather is around 75 during the day and about 50 to 36 degrees cold through out the night. Has everything you'll need. Bathrooms are close by, showers HOT water available."

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