Within San Bernardino National Forest, South Fork Family Campground operates as a Forest Service facility from May through October. The campground sits directly off the highway, which creates consistent road noise from mountain traffic throughout the day and night. Sites are spaced well apart and operate on a first-come, first-serve basis.
A camp host maintains the vault toilets and keeps the facility clean. Water spigots are distributed between campsites, and firewood is available for purchase on-site. The campground allows pets and campfires, with picnic tables at each site. Verizon cell service is not available at the campsites. The highway proximity makes this spot accessible but less quiet than more remote campgrounds near San Bernardino National Forest.
Description
This family campground is located at 6,400' in elevation in a pine/fir forest near the Santa Ana River along Hwy 38 between Angelus Oaks and Big Bear Lake. There are 24 sites. Each site accommodates a maximum of 8 persons. First come/first serve; no reservations accepted. Open during the summer and fall months only.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSouth Fork Family Campground is located in California near Big Bear City
Directions
From the Discovery Center take SR Hwy 38 towards Redlands for 23 miles and turn left into the campground. From the Mill Creek Work Center take SR Hwy 38 towards Big Bear for 21.6 miles and turn right into the campground.
Coordinates
34.16963422 N
116.82741882 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
VerizonNo Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 50 min from Los Angeles, CA
- 2 hrs 20 min from San Diego, CA
- 2 hrs 36 min from Oxnard, CA
- 2 hrs 48 min from El Centro, CA
