Juniper Springs Group Campground

in San Bernardino National Forest

The numbers that decide it

Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.

Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.

Juniper Springs Group Campground

Located in the San Bernardino Mountains forty-five miles from San Bernardino, California, this campground is situated in a pinon-juniper woodland nearby a meadow. Water is NOT available at this campground. Amenities include one double pedestal grill, four picnic tables, one group fire ring and vault toilets. Hiking and biking opportunities are nearby. OHV , (Green Sticker/Red Sticker) opportunities can be found at the Cactus Flats staging area. Green Sticker vehicles or UTV ’s are not allowed within the campground. Green sticker vehicles are restricted to Green Sticker routes. The nearest showers are at Serrano Campground, fifteen miles away. Markets and restaurants can be found in the Big Bear City and the City of Big Bear Lake (eleven miles away). Popular activities include boating, fishing and swimming at Big Bear Lake. Access to Juniper Springs Campground is via a graded dirt road - low clearance vehicles are not recommended. Winter road conditions may prohibit accessibility by vehicle, due to snow. This group campground accommodates a maximum of 40 people and 8 vehicles. Fire Restrictions vary throughout the year; please call the Big Bear Discovery Center 1-909-382-2790 for road conditions, current Fire Restrictions and further information.

Before you go

Season

04/18/2025 – 10/04/2025

Reservations

Reservations accepted

Fees

Group Site $149 - Holiday $157

Restrictions

Campground capacity, maximum of 40 persons and 8 vehicles. • Fire restrictions vary throughout the year. Please call the Big Bear Discovery Center. 909-382-2790.

Make it a night on a better road

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