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Top-rated campgrounds near Big Bear Lake
99% (92)
Top-rated campgrounds near Big Bear Lake
Public campgrounds near Big Bear Lake
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
mason
3 weeks ago
Tent
Wonderful place. The boulder/yoga deck location is surrounded by an incredible landscape of boulders, which make for a solitary experience as well as endless opportunity for exploration. There is also a community space not too far from the campsite with some wonderful amenities. This camp is located in a small community, and being able to partake in and meet the community is a huge plus of staying here, everyone was so welcoming and great to talk to.
Highly recommend for anyone looking for some time away/connection into nature⭐️
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Annabel
November 2025
Tent
With kids
What a beautiful place. Stunning views, incredible landscape to explore, total peace and a super friendly welcome. We loved it.
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Jennifer
November 2025
16 ft travel trailer
Boulder Gardens Sanctuary was amazing. We camped at the Overlook, which had an absolutely beautiful view. Shayna was there to greet us when we arrived and led us to our spot.
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Mallory
November 2025
24 ft Class B
Feels like you are on another planet. Very responsive and sweet! Well maintained property. Lots of love and care!
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Jenny
November 2025
17 ft travel trailer
10/10!!! The land is so beautiful and such a special place in the desert away from the crowds. Shayna was there to greet us and lead us to our camping spot! We would absolutely come back!
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Jill
November 2025
Tent
Amazing land and community of people. The yoga deck area is so lovely. Flat area for tent and truck. Close to toilet and community kitchen area. My new favorite camping spot! ❤️
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Stephanie
November 2025
Tent
The views here were stunning! Hosts were always responsive and super helpful to answer any questions. There's definitely enough space to explore and go in a hike or two. Porta potty was extremely clean.
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October 2025
Tent
The yoga deck was the perfect spot to camp. The views are amazing and it’s only a short walk to toilet and community kitchen. I love how the boulders surround the yoga deck. A magical experience. The hosts were amazing. Thank you so much!
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James
October 2025
Tent
Everyone at the site was warm, friendly and helpful. Some great dogs as well. The on site facilities were well maintained, including the outdoor kitchen. I would definitely recommend this site!
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tv
October 2025
Tent
With kids
Nice owner, nice staffs, my son and I created a great memory here.
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Merissa
October 2025
Tent
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We stayed at the Primitive Site and it was incredible — peaceful, clean, and surrounded by beautiful nature. The energy of the place is so calm and grounding. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, making us feel completely welcome. It was one of the most relaxing trips we’ve ever had, and we honestly can’t wait to go back. Highly recommend Boulder Gardens Sanctuary to anyone looking for a truly serene getaway!
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Laurel
October 2025
Tent
Overlook site lived up to the name with insane views of the iconic Joshua Tree boulders. Feels nice and secluded, away from the crowds at the national park. Hosts were sweet, accommodating and easy to get a hold of. There’s tons of space to explore and hike without encountering other campers but knowing they’re near enough to not feel too isolated out in the desert. Running hose water and porta potty were a great bonus.
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Robert
October 2025
Tent
Special place for sure. Prime high desert terrain with the most pristine plant and tree specimens, dispersed by the greatest of gardeners, among care-free and surreally strewn pink granite boulders whose scale bewilders your senses when you move around and over and between them.
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Lauren
July 2025
Tent
I loved camping at the boulder garden sanctuary, coming here is always a restorative experience and I’ve never seen anything else quite like it. This place is perfect for nature enthusiasts, art lovers, and anyone looking to camp/spend some time somewhere beautiful and remote. The hosts here are very welcoming, the art installations are captivating, and the views incredible. This stop is a must if you’re traveling by!
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Duncan
May 2025
Tent
With kids
Great campsite at the amazing boulder gardens where we had a great time exploring. Amazing view from camp, stunning sunrises. Hosts were super friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back.
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Sara
May 2025
Tent
With kids
100% recommend. This was the most incredible spot with epic boulder climbing all around. Clean porta potties and friendly people who live on site. Make sure you say hi to Rick and his rattlesnakes and Budda, their friendly dog. We only stayed one night but could have stayed much longer.
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Brian
May 2025
16 ft car
With kids
The perfect alternative to JT. They have this place really dialed.
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Jessie
May 2025
Weekend Trip to Boulder Gardens Sanctuary
Great place & great vibes. My husband and i were planning on leaving the campground to go for a hike in Joshua tree but the place had some many areas to explore we opted in to staying at the campsite. The stargazing at night was incredible. Better than Joshua Tree in my opinion. They had a very clean porta potty you can use but it’s not your one and you share it with another camp site or two. This was no problem at all for us as we never ran i to anyone else using it while there. They have 2 areas with wifi, really good wifi actually in case you need to use it to get directions on where to leave to. We stayed at the Buddha cave. Loved it! BUT if you stay here know there is a bit of a walk to get to the actual campsite. We don’t recommend sleeping in the cave as you can’t see the stars that well from there . Everyone there was nice. I am normally a chicken when camping and never get sleep because every sound wakes me up but the place had such a good vibe i felt safe and was actually able to get a good nights sleep.
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Maggi
May 2025
Tent
Group trip
I loved tent camping on Shayna’s property! She was super friendly and the property was absolutely beautiful! There were a few other groups camping the same night as our group, but it was still very quiet and peaceful. This site was really close to Pioneertown, which was great. Thanks Shayna!
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Ben
May 2025
Tent
We had a great time spending the weekend at the sanctuary, if you're looking for a place to unplug and connect to the desert, I highly reccomend it. Everyone there is very welcoming, one of the local dogs took us on a hike and dropped us back off at our campsite, you can tell he has done that before. The boulder nook site was private but primative so make sure you bring everything you need. Would love to visit again soon.
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