Description

Nestled between Big Bear Lake and Lake Arrowhead in the San Bernardino National Forest, Green Valley Campground makes for a scenic and relaxing mountain getaway. The campground sits at 7,200 feet below a mix of towering fir, pine, and cedar trees, home to both RV and tent sites with picnic tables, fire rings, flush toilets, and drinking water that provide just the right amount of convenience. Green Valley Lake, a private, fee-based lake offers boating, fishing, and swimming just a mile away, while a general store nearby provides groceries, fishing gear, and camping supplies.

Tips for snagging a campsite reservation

  • Of Green Valley’s 37 campsites, 26 are reservable six months in advance online or by calling (877) 444-6777.  
  • The remaining 11 sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Make reservations early during the peak of summer, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, when the campground is known to book up.
  • When to go

    Green Valley Campground is open from mid-April to mid-October. It’s popular in summer thanks to its high altitude and access to swimming on Green Valley Lake, which make it a great way to escape the Southern California heat (summer highs are in the mid 70s). Summer is the wildflower season, too. For spring and fall visits, temperatures can dip into the 30s—bring cold-weather camping gear.

    Campsite area
    Tent or RV sites
    26 sites
    Up to 8 guests per site
    Up to 6 vehicles
    No wheelchair access
    Essentials
    Campfires allowed
    Toilet available
    Pets allowed
    Amenities
    Potable water available
    Picnic table available

    Activities

    Offered near the campground.

    Biking

    Forest Service roads near this campground cater to gravel and mountain bikers. Or, head a bit further up the mountains to the S...Read more

    Boating

    When the weather just gets too hot, there’s no better place to take refuge than in the San Bernardino National Forest. There ar...Read more

    Fishing

    From May to August, Green Valley Lake is regularly stocked with trout. Just know a day fee applies for fishing at this private ...Read more

    Hiking

    Hikers can head straight from Green Valley Campground up to Little Green Valley Road until it becomes the Little Green Valley T...Read more

    Horseback riding

    Horseback riding is allowed on all National Forest trails-- that means you can venture through all of the wilderness areas, inc...Read more

    Off-roading (OHV)

    Get those wheels dirty and head on over to San Bernardino to get away from city traffic. Popular runs include John Bull, Holoco...Read more

    Climbing

    Both the Green Valley Lake Pinnacles and Crafts Peak climbing areas are close to this campground.

    Snow sports

    Your opportunities for national forest fun are endless in the winter. You can find skiing, snowboarding, sledding, tubing, snow...Read more

    Swimming

    Green Valley Lake features a swimming beach, though a fee applies. Free swimming is available at Big Bear Lake.

    Wildlife watching

    You can spot wildlife just about everywhere, with the usual raccoons and squirrels, woodland creatures left and right, along wi...Read more

    Terrain

    Natural features you'll find at Green Valley Campground.

    Cave
    Desert
    Forest
    Hot spring
    Lake
    River, stream, or...
    Swimming hole
    Waterfall
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    Hipcamper Todd
    Todd W.
    recommends this listing.
    September 29th, 2017

    Great for two families with kids if you get the two adjacent sites in the back (sites 21,22 I think)

    Hipcamper Nick
    Nick L.
    didn't provide a recommendation.
    December 5th, 2016

    This campground is only second in my long list of favorites in the San Bernardino's.

    As you drive up the camp ground immediately forks. All the best sites sit to the right. The right (eastern) side of the camp ground has far fewer sites to choose from and has great shade for the large pines that grow there. Site 35-36 are both beautiful double sites with lots of shade, room, and privacy, while site 37 is a single with the same.

    All sites to the left (western) side of the campground are relatively close and exposed, but closer to the off road highways so the choice is yours. Either way this is a great place to camp with running water and flushing toilets.

    Hipcamper Ann W.
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    August 15th, 2018
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    May 7th, 2018
    Hipcamper Nick L.
    recommends this listing.
    December 5th, 2016
    Park
    San Bernardino National Forest
    State
    California
    Country
    United States
    Phone Number
    909-866-8550
    Directions
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    Official Website
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    Coordinates
    34.245° N, 117.063° W
    Unknown price
    Tent Only: 6 Sites
    (Up to 8 people per site)
    Unknown price
    Tent / RV / Trailer: 20 Sites
    (Up to 8 people per site)