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Top-rated campgrounds near Big Bear City
94% (5.4K)
Top-rated campgrounds near Big Bear City
Public campgrounds near Big Bear City
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Eileen
3 weeks ago
19 ft Class B
With pets
Tranquility Base is a nice level piece of land to park your RV that's not too far from Joshua Tree NP. We enjoyed looking at the snow capped mountains during the day and the pink distant mountains at sunset. It's quiet, remote and away from the crowds of people visiting the park. Ken was quick to respond to our booking request which we appreciated so we could promptly park on his property and get some much needed relaxation. His "T Base" sign at the front of his property made it very easy to find.
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Nicholas
October 2025
26 ft travel trailer
With kids
Nice spot about 5mins drive from wineries. Lovely views from the upper location (pepper). Garth and his wife are lovely.
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william
September 2025
Tent
With pets
The hosts were very communicative, friendly and accommodating. Great spot for a quick getaway. They place was very clean and dog friendly. Would definitely come back!
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Philipp
July 2025
28 ft Class C
With kids
Fantastic site. Cute lake and nice hosts. They offer discounts fir local wineries.
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Robert
June 2025
29 ft travel trailer
With kids
Great place to stay, very well kept, quiet, and had great views. We would definitely stay here again. Thanks to Garth for providing a wonderful place to stay.
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Christian
May 2025
Sarah
May 2025
25 ft travel trailer
With pets
We loved the peaceful location within close proximity to wineries, but away from traffic noise. The hosts were friendly, responsive, and accommodating, and the nearby campers were quiet and respectful of our privacy, as we were of theirs.
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Alexus
May 2025
12 ft travel trailer
With kids
We brought our travel trailer here and we were absolutely stunned by the view from the Pepper campsite. The backdrop of the mountains at sunset were amazing and we even caught the hot air balloons our last morning there! Having the fresh water spout was a great addition as well as the bench and chairs.
My only comment was it was a little less private than expected, but it was certainly the most private of all the options and we were able to angle our car perfectly to block the main house. Overall we would absolutely stay here again for wine tasting and stargazing!
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Collette
May 2025
19 ft Class B
We had a great stay, with a great host who greeted me when we got there. Site was as advertised, directions were spot on. It was a perfect spot near Galway Downs where my daughter had a tournament. Thank you again for allowing us to stay on your property with a nice view!
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Eddie
April 2025
Tent
Garth and his wife have an absolutely beautiful property. We stayed at Pepper, the one at the top of the hill, and it was well worth it. The views are incredible, and the camp site was clear and spacious. Garth was very attentive, and was very good about communicating through the hipcamp messenger. They were excellent hosts, and I don't know what more anyone could ask for. They gave us great recommendations for wineries, and were fantastic all around. We had a view of the hot air balloons launching in the morning and bird watching was great, especially near dawn. It was also easy to get a rideshare from the property to the wineries. 10/10 would do this again. It is an excellent way to enjoy some low stakes camping, disconnect for a bit, and experience temecula's wine country.
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eugene
April 2025
Tent
Such a great campsite. Had views of the hot balloons every morning around 7:30 am. We were fortunate to have the campgrounds to ourselves and it was clean and pretty. Our dog loved running around the grounds too. It’s a short 15 min drive to old town and even shorter of a drive to many of the local wineries. I’d definitely recommend and stay again. Garth was very kind and chatted with us a bit and gave us some spots to hit up next time we’re in town.
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Gabriella
April 2025
22 ft Class C
With pets
I booked two nights at Shadow Hill’s on a whim, just to get my bearings and figure out my next stay. I enjoyed my first night so much I decided to stay the full week. They have a variety of spots- grass, pavement, tent camping and trailers for rent. I got a sweet little spot near their pond and walking path - perfect for my dog’s early morning walk. The environment is charming - lots of chirping birds, the sounds of running water from the fountain, etc., and the grounds are nicely curated in the communal space. The stay also includes a pool, hot tub, workout and media rooms. Their bathrooms are a little dated, but clean and serve their purpose.
And lastly, the staff is very friendly and helpful. For the price of booking, this is definitely a worthwhile stop.
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Hannah
March 2025
Tent
With pets
This was a beautiful location with nice sunset views overlooking the hills of Temecula. Garth was a great host. He introduced himself when I arrived and offered great local recommendations for food and wine.
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Tawny
March 2025
18 ft travel trailer
We loved campong at the Pepper campsite at Shadow Hills! It has a beautiful view, two nice chairs and a table, as well as potable water. We saw hot air balloons in the morning. Shadow Hills is very close to many wineries, but you feel like your away from the hustle and bustle and immersed in nature. Pepper is the most private of the campsites. The other two campsites are right next to eachother and would be fun for a group of friends. We will be back!
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Emily
March 2025
20 ft campervan
Super easy, super safe, super clean.
To start off, the campsite texted us checkin instructions, gate codes, bathroom codes etc. it was wonderful because we checked in late. Our packet was waiting for us on the office billion board with a map that was very easy to follow. Hookups worked great. Our site was clean. The bathrooms were awesome and included shampoo, conditioner and soap. When we went to check out, they reminded us that since it was before 11, we could leave the trash at the site and they would collect it. 100% recommend this site.
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Mark
February 2025
Tent
With pets
We loved camping on Garth’s land. He’s got flat ground and a great setup. Watching the hot air balloons rise over the hill in the morning was spectacular. Excellent camping, excellent host, excellent trip 10/10.
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Ruwan
February 2025
12 ft pop-up camper
I loved Garth's land site Pepper very much. Took my A-frame camper and had a great time. Beautiful views and friendly host.
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Dan
January 2025
19 ft campervan
An exceptionally nice spot. Very quiet, beautiful views & plenty of space. The location is very easy to find, and is a quick 8 minutes to the Temecula Wine Corridor!
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James
January 2025
25 ft Class C
My wife and I enjoyed camping on Garth’s land. We had plenty of space surrounding our RV. It had a nice table and chairs for viewing the beautiful sunsets. Super quiet and close to mountain bike trails and the wineries
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G.
January 2025
20 ft campervan
I stayed at the Pepper Site. Excellent 360 views, quiet, easy to get too and super clean. I brought my camper van and opened up the doors to the views. It had a picnic table and chairs so I didn’t even have to set my own up. Owners are very kind and hospitable.
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