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Bear Group Campground
11 mi northwest of Bear Valley, CA · No signal at camp
About Bear Group Campground
Recreation Opportunity Guides (ROG) - These guides contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest. - [Bear Group Campground](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev7_018858.pdf) - [Group Campgrounds](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev7_018841.pdf) - [Fees and Passes](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev7_018842.pdf) - [Non-motorized Trails](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev7_018779.pdf)
- Fees: $115/25 person (3) $145/50 person (1) Interagency Senior and Access passes are not accepted for group units.
- Season: June – September
- Managed by: USFS - Eldorado National Forest
- Where: 11 mi northwest of Bear Valley, CA · 38.53319, -120.23084
Amenities:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanglefoot Canyon | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 2.4 mi |
| Camp Winton So. | ATV road | 0.5 mi | 1.3 mi |
| Salt Springs Reservoir | Hiking | 2.3 mi | 5.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Jack C. Davis Observatory (University observatory), 50 mi.
Dump station: 21.7 mi
Propane: 22.1 mi