Easy campsite with a nice view
Overall a fun and easy camping experience! Our site had a nice partial view of Big Bear Lake and was surrounded by Indian paintbrush flowers, manzanita bushes, and oak and pine trees. There was partial shade during the day. The site was level and easy to set up camp in. Getting there did require walking about 500 feet up a steep path. The site was a little less private than expected, with a house right behind us and noises from the main road, but nothing unmanageable. The location near the main road makes it easy to get to town, hiking trails, beaches, etc. Also there is another tiny campsite immediately next to this one. Both campsites together would be ok for a group of 4, but are a bit too cramped for 2 groups of 2.
We had access to the hostel bathrooms, kitchen, and outdoor patio. Like other hostels the kitchen equipment is a random mix of secondhand items, but for the most part they functioned. The host was helpful and friendly. Since it is a hostel it was a little challenging to social distance inside compared to other campsites. Still, it is a luxury to be able to take a hot shower and have wifi while camping. They provide toast, cereal, fruit, etc. for breakfast. There is also an adorable Bernese mountain dog named Yogi. I would consider staying here again during my next camping trip to Big Bear.