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Coon Creek Group Campground

7 mi south of Big Bear City, CA · Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
Jun–Sepbest months

About Coon Creek Group Campground

The Coon Creek Group Campground is located in the pine-covered mountains of Southern California. The unique campground is home to three historic cabins and a stunning view into the Coachella Valley on clear days. The campground is adjacent to a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail, a famous hike that spans more than 2,600 miles from Canada to Mexico. The trail is available for hiking and horseback riding only and offers multiple entry and exit points along its lengthy route, making it ideal for short nature walks or day hikes. In addition to touring the campground's three historic cabins, the campground also offers access to mountain stream fishing and bird and wildlife viewing. The San Gorgonio Wilderness is vast and offers a variety of trailheads and points of exploration. The somewhat rustic group campground offers one large-group campsite, available for tent or RV camping. It can…

  • Managed by: San Bernardino National Forest, FS
  • Where: 7 mi south of Big Bear City, CA · 34.15001, -116.7712

Things to do:

FishingHikingHorseback ridingWildlife & birdingHistory & culture

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

Weather by month

47°
24°Jan
46°
24°Feb
50°
27°Mar
55°
30°Apr
64°
37°May
73°
44°Jun
78°
51°Jul
76°
50°Aug
71°
45°Sep
62°
36°Oct
53°
29°Nov
46°
24°Dec

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

See Coon Creek Group Campground from above

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Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G

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

The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.

Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.

Stargazing nearby: Joshua Tree Night Sky Festival (Astronomy festival), 40 mi.

RV essentials

Dump station: 6.1 mi
Water fill-up: 4.8 mi
Propane: 19.6 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.