2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
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.
"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."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $44 - $91 / 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."
from $29 - $58 / night
"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."
"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."
from $55 - $90 / 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."
from $10 - $119 / 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."
from $3 - $40 / 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!"
from $40 - $55 / 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"
Available this weekend
from $15 - $119 / 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."
from $35 - $45 / night
"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."
RangerBig RV resort. Stayed in Area F site 132 as part of RV tour group. All back-in sites. Septic dump opening was located on the side of light pole - had to workaround in order to dump. Public showers/restrooms are not convenient and are old and open concrete.
GuideThis is my go-to campground. I live in the San Diego area. It's designed for your season camper that prefers tranquility over business. It's not recommended during the weekend.
ScoutHas a security guard that thought she was God or something like that. Never seen anybody or place so petty on the place and still searching for the championship horseshoe pits and I can't stop talking about the dark green of the fishing lakes and the fish swimming on their sides
ScoutIt was a nice place and the people were nice. I checked with the staff on day one if their water was potable. They confirmed everything is potable. My dog had explosive diarrhea day 1 and by the time I got home I had fever and diarrhea. It’s been a rough ride ever since. My dog and I did not share food. We only used the tap as a water source. My husband ate all of our food any only drank store bought drinks. No water. He’s fine. Just me and the dog riding it out. Don’t learn my lesson the hard way. Bring your own water and enjoy it.
GuideNice KOA for an overnight stop. The campground is clean, quiet, and well maintained, and the dog park was excellent—our dogs really enjoyed stretching their legs after a long drive. The only issue was the pull-through full-hookup site. The sewer connection was on the wrong (driver's) side and located near the front of the truck, so our standard sewer hose wouldn't reach. We needed about a 30-foot sewer hose to make the connection. Overall, we'd definitely stay here again. Just be prepared if you plan to use the sewer hookup in a pull-through site.
TravelerBeautiful, well maintenance, great experience. So clean.
GuideI came through for an overnight on my trip down from SEKI and ultimately toward the southeastern USA. The drive in was not the most enjoyable, bumpy with 15mph hairpins, but the campground was quiet, and the showers we're VERY clean and hot... (They are push button, but you can keep pushing the button every 8 seconds (it lasts only 10 if you don't). The cleanliness of this place alone would leave it on my list of potential return stops.
ScoutThis campground has good amenities, more than most and quite close to shopping and dining. They offer full rv hookups and both 30 and 50 amp sites.
TravelerWhen I booked at the reservation site I screenshot that water and 30 amp power was available at my site. There is NO water hook up. Overall it’s good 7 out of 10. Lots to do within 2 hours of this place. Staying for 6 days.
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.
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!"
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."
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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