Barton Flats Campground, near Big Bear City, California, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature. This campground is known for its beautiful surroundings, featuring lush greenery and towering pine trees that create a serene atmosphere.

Campers appreciate the well-kept facilities, including drinking water stations and showers, which make for a comfortable stay. Many visitors have highlighted the friendly hosts, Bob and Stephanie, who go out of their way to ensure everyone has a great experience. One camper noted, “Hosts were super awesome! So friendly and helpful!”

For outdoor enthusiasts, Barton Flats offers a peaceful retreat with ample opportunities for hiking and exploring the stunning San Bernardino National Forest. The campground is also a great place to unwind at night, with a quiet ambiance that allows for stargazing and enjoying the sounds of nature. 

While the campground doesn’t have electric hookups or reservable sites, it does provide essential amenities like fire pits and bear boxes, making it suitable for both tent and RV camping. Visitors have remarked on the cleanliness and management of the area, ensuring a pleasant stay for all. Whether you're here for a weekend or a longer adventure, Barton Flats is a solid choice for a camping getaway.

Located thirty-six miles northeast of San Bernardino, this hosted campground has 51 reservable sites (7 of them are accessible). There are showers, an RV dump station and firewood for sale on site. Bear boxes are available at each campsite for food storage. Box dimension 48"x 29"x 26".

The Rio Monte hiking trail  starts here and leads uphill to Jenks Lake and Santa Ana River. This campground is within twenty-five miles of Big Bear Lake and at an elevation of 6,500 feet.

Barton Flats Campground

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This campground has a dump station and water refill, just before entering the  campground on the the right.   Payment via credit card

Dump Station - $10

The site hosts were super nice and helpful and the location itself is both beautiful and has good amenities. 

Also good cell reception which is always a bonus


Awesome Hosts, Great site

We came here for 3 nights and are pleased at how quiet and dark this campground is at night. In May, the snow is still visible on the peaks but the temperature is comfortable at around 68 during the day. 

Quiet, beautiful location

The place is clean and well managed. It’s hot and dry and flat, with very little shade. I stopped for one night because I just needed a place that had electricity and hook ups. This place fits the need. 👍 and the price was reasonable. 

Lost hills Desert

We had such a great time at Barton Flats! The campground is beautiful, we’ll-maintained and clean. So much greenery and lots of big pines trees. Hosts Bob and Stephanie were super awesome! So friendly and helpful! We couldn’t have asked for a better trip. 

Beautiful campground

Nicely kept campground. Good for all types of camping. There are toilets, showers, sinks, and potable water stations. Camp sites have a fire pit, bear box, and picnic table. The weather was cool at night but warm during the day. 

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