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Barton Flats

5 mi south of Big Bear Lake, CA · Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
May–Sepbest months

About Barton Flats

The Barton Flats Campground provides a taste of just about everything the San Bernardino National Forest has to offer. In addition to a nearby lake and river access, a variety hiking, biking and horseback riding trails can be accessed from the campground. Its location also provides a great place for visitors to relax, take in the fresh, mountain air, and enjoy the beautiful scenery. The campground provides access to the famed Santa Ana River Trail, which will someday run from the mountains to the seaside, providing spectacular views along the way. It is currently popular for hiking, biking and horseback riding. The 2.5-mile Rio Monte Trail is also accessed from the campground and ends at the Rio Monte Panorama, which overlooks the deep gorge of the Santa Ana River Valley. The Jenks Lake Trail begins at the Barton Flats Visitor Center on the Rio Monte Trail. It then follows Barton Road…

  • Fees: - Single Site $36 - Holiday $38 - 8 person maximum - Double Site $71- Holiday $73 - 16 person maximum - Camping fee includes entry for 1…
  • Season: 03/21/2025 – 10/25/2025
  • Managed by: San Bernardino National Forest, FS
  • Where: 5 mi south of Big Bear Lake, CA · 34.17055, -116.87455

Things to do:

FishingHikingHorseback ridingBoating & paddlingBiking

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

48°
26°Jan
48°
26°Feb
52°
29°Mar
58°
32°Apr
66°
39°May
75°
46°Jun
80°
53°Jul
79°
53°Aug
74°
47°Sep
64°
38°Oct
55°
30°Nov
48°
26°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.

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Cell signal

Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Suburban

The Milky Way is faint and only shows overhead.

Class 5 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 0.1 mi
Water fill-up: 8.3 mi
Propane: 18 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.

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