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This national forest features great views of nearby Los Angeles and beautiful Big Bear Lake. Its San Jacinto Mountains loom over Riverside County, creating a natural border for L.A.
If you're into mountain climbing, you're in for a surplus of options here. Devote a day to summiting Bertha Peak, San Bernardino Peak, or San Gorgonio Mountain. Rewards come in the form of tremendous views of the surrounding areas.
Four hours spent climbing Bertha afford you a particularly spectacular angle on Big Bear Lake. The longer eight-hour round trip up San Bernardino Peak is a bigger challenge.
Watching the sunset from its summit makes it all worth it, though. San Gorgonio is the talles
This national forest features great views of nearby Los Angeles and beautiful Big Bear Lake. Its San Jacinto Mountains loom over Riverside County, creating a natural border for L.A.
If you're into mountain climbing, you're in for a surplus of options here. Devote a day to summiting Bertha Peak, San Bernardino Peak, or San Gorgonio Mountain. Rewards come in the form of tremendous views of the surrounding areas.
Four hours spent climbing Bertha afford you a particularly spectacular angle on Big Bear Lake. The longer eight-hour round trip up San Bernardino Peak is a bigger challenge.
Watching the sunset from its summit makes it all worth it, though. San Gorgonio is the tallest peak in Southern California at about 11,500 feet. You'll need about 10 hours total (and standout cardio!) to tackle this super-tough hike. If you succeed, you'll be far above the tree line for unobstructed panoramic views.
"Time to ditch the technology and embrace some wildly freeing nature? We’ve got the perfect spot. Tucked away in the San Bernardino National Forest, Marion Mountain Campground offers all the outdoor adventures you need, from great hiking trails to blister-worthy rock climbing spots. If you are feeling up to it, you can explore the 11. 8-mile Mario Read more...
Looking to get off the grid? Head on out to Santa Rosa Springs Campground. This cozy campground only has three primitive sites available—perfect for hardcore campers looking to truly get into the wild. Campsites are tucked away right in the heart of the San Bernardino Forest, with no buildings around for miles. You’ll come back recharged and ready Read more...
California’s epic San Bernardino National Forest has a lot to brag about… we’re talking breathtakingly gorgeous mountains, countless tall trees, and some unique plants and animals, thanks to the high altitude. You’ll find all of this and more at Black Mountain Yellow Post Sites. These super rustic walk-in sites are shaded under lofty pines, and so Read more...
If you’re feeling the need to retreat into the wilderness, Santa Rosa Yellow Post Sites is the perfect haven away from the busy busy world. These are primitive spots located deep in the San Bernardino Forest, but in exchange for the lack of amenities you’ll be rewarded with super secluded campgrounds, few crowds, and good old fashioned peace and q Read more...
Free camping? You heard (erm, read) right! If you don’t mind roughing it for a few days, but want to save some valuable cash, Tool Box Springs is a great spot tucked deep into San Bernardino Forest. This is a seriously remote campground, but isn’t that what camping is all about? All you need is some gear, food, and water—and maybe a friend or two— Read more...
Tucked away in the depths of the San Bernardino Forest, Tool Box Springs Yellow Post Sites are a cozy haven away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Feel totally secluded in the woods with with no amenities except a campfire pit. Hardcore campers will be stoked to truly experience life outdoors without any creature comforts. In exchange, you Read more...
"Nestled in an aged grove of oaks, you’ll find plenty to do around Fern Basin Campground: just enough rock climbing, mountain biking, and hiking trails to keep everyone happy. The best part about this spot (other than the killer camp vibes, of course)? There’s a grocery store just a few miles away, so you can make those last minute whiskey runs. B Read more...
"If you like to keep your camping primitive, Boulder Basin Campground is a must. You’ll find yourself inhaling deep breathes of fresh mountain air muddled with the sweet smell of ponderosa and sugar pines. This is also the prime spot for you mountain biker, hiker, and bouldering fanatics. For some killer views of your mighty mountain friends, head Read more...
Fire up the grill and crank up the tunes, Skyline Group Campground is the perfect spot if you're geared toward a group getaway! Make good use of those picnic tables and communal fire ring to forge that special outdoor adventurer bond. Vault toilets and drinking water will save you the hassle of some of the more primitive campsites around. Read more...
If someone's told you you've always got your head in the clouds, they may be right if you're staying at Pikeknot Family Campground. Clocking in at an altitude of 6,900 feet high, you can definitely live out all your high-minded ideals in this spot. Trek the trails, bike them, or fish to your heart's content. With opportunities such as shopping ava Read more...
Put that bike rack on your car to use and load it up for the awesome trails around Serrano Campground. This family-friendly site offers a plethora of activities, from hiking and fishing to boating and biking. With picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water, and the ever-coveted flush toilet, the only thing this campsite is missing is you. Hop to, b Read more...
San Bernardino National Forest
Test your summiting skills on some of Southern California's most picturesque peaks.
This national forest features great views of nearby Los Angeles and beautiful Big Bear Lake. Its San Jacinto Mountains loom over Riverside County, creating a natural border for L.A.
If you're into mountain climbing, you're in for a surplus of options here. Devote a day to summiting Bertha Peak, San Bernardino Peak, or San Gorgonio Mountain. Rewards come in the form of tremendous views of the surrounding areas.
Four hours spent climbing Bertha afford you a particularly spectacular angle on Big Bear Lake. The longer eight-hour round trip up San Bernardino Peak is a bigger challenge.
Watching the sunset from its summit makes it all worth it, though. San Gorgonio is the talles
This national forest features great views of nearby Los Angeles and beautiful Big Bear Lake. Its San Jacinto Mountains loom over Riverside County, creating a natural border for L.A.
If you're into mountain climbing, you're in for a surplus of options here. Devote a day to summiting Bertha Peak, San Bernardino Peak, or San Gorgonio Mountain. Rewards come in the form of tremendous views of the surrounding areas.
Four hours spent climbing Bertha afford you a particularly spectacular angle on Big Bear Lake. The longer eight-hour round trip up San Bernardino Peak is a bigger challenge.
Watching the sunset from its summit makes it all worth it, though. San Gorgonio is the tallest peak in Southern California at about 11,500 feet. You'll need about 10 hours total (and standout cardio!) to tackle this super-tough hike. If you succeed, you'll be far above the tree line for unobstructed panoramic views.
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59 campgrounds in San Bernardino National Forest
"Time to ditch the technology and embrace some wildly freeing nature? We’ve got the perfect spot. Tucked away in the San Bernardino National Forest, Marion Mountain Campground offers all the outdoor adventures you need, from great hiking trails to blister-worthy rock climbing spots. If you are feeling up to it, you can explore the 11. 8-mile Mario Read more...
Looking to get off the grid? Head on out to Santa Rosa Springs Campground. This cozy campground only has three primitive sites available—perfect for hardcore campers looking to truly get into the wild. Campsites are tucked away right in the heart of the San Bernardino Forest, with no buildings around for miles. You’ll come back recharged and ready Read more...
California’s epic San Bernardino National Forest has a lot to brag about… we’re talking breathtakingly gorgeous mountains, countless tall trees, and some unique plants and animals, thanks to the high altitude. You’ll find all of this and more at Black Mountain Yellow Post Sites. These super rustic walk-in sites are shaded under lofty pines, and so Read more...
If you’re feeling the need to retreat into the wilderness, Santa Rosa Yellow Post Sites is the perfect haven away from the busy busy world. These are primitive spots located deep in the San Bernardino Forest, but in exchange for the lack of amenities you’ll be rewarded with super secluded campgrounds, few crowds, and good old fashioned peace and q Read more...
Free camping? You heard (erm, read) right! If you don’t mind roughing it for a few days, but want to save some valuable cash, Tool Box Springs is a great spot tucked deep into San Bernardino Forest. This is a seriously remote campground, but isn’t that what camping is all about? All you need is some gear, food, and water—and maybe a friend or two— Read more...
Tucked away in the depths of the San Bernardino Forest, Tool Box Springs Yellow Post Sites are a cozy haven away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Feel totally secluded in the woods with with no amenities except a campfire pit. Hardcore campers will be stoked to truly experience life outdoors without any creature comforts. In exchange, you Read more...
"Nestled in an aged grove of oaks, you’ll find plenty to do around Fern Basin Campground: just enough rock climbing, mountain biking, and hiking trails to keep everyone happy. The best part about this spot (other than the killer camp vibes, of course)? There’s a grocery store just a few miles away, so you can make those last minute whiskey runs. B Read more...
"If you like to keep your camping primitive, Boulder Basin Campground is a must. You’ll find yourself inhaling deep breathes of fresh mountain air muddled with the sweet smell of ponderosa and sugar pines. This is also the prime spot for you mountain biker, hiker, and bouldering fanatics. For some killer views of your mighty mountain friends, head Read more...
Fire up the grill and crank up the tunes, Skyline Group Campground is the perfect spot if you're geared toward a group getaway! Make good use of those picnic tables and communal fire ring to forge that special outdoor adventurer bond. Vault toilets and drinking water will save you the hassle of some of the more primitive campsites around. Read more...
If someone's told you you've always got your head in the clouds, they may be right if you're staying at Pikeknot Family Campground. Clocking in at an altitude of 6,900 feet high, you can definitely live out all your high-minded ideals in this spot. Trek the trails, bike them, or fish to your heart's content. With opportunities such as shopping ava Read more...
Put that bike rack on your car to use and load it up for the awesome trails around Serrano Campground. This family-friendly site offers a plethora of activities, from hiking and fishing to boating and biking. With picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water, and the ever-coveted flush toilet, the only thing this campsite is missing is you. Hop to, b Read more...