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Council
5 mi south of Big Bear Lake, CA · Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
About Council
The Council Group Campground is a great place to enjoy a large outdoor gathering with just about everything the San Bernardino National Forest has to offer. Its location provides a great place for visitors to relax, take in the fresh mountain air and enjoy the beautiful scenery. In addition to a nearby lake and river access, a variety hiking, biking and horseback riding trails can be accessed from the campground. The campground provides access to the famed Santa Ana River Trail, which when completed will travel all the way from the mountains to the pacific ocean, providing spectacular views along the way. It is currently popular with hikers, bikers and horseback riders. The Rio Monte Trail is also accessible from the campground, leading visitors to the Rio Monte Panorama, which overlooks the deep gorge of the Santa Ana River Valley. Visitors can also enjoy fishing and non-motorized…
- Fees: - Group $243 per night, Holiday $253 per night
- Season: 03/21/2025 – 10/25/2025
- Managed by: San Bernardino National Forest, FS
- Where: 5 mi south of Big Bear Lake, CA · 34.17154, -116.88215
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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–Mar.
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Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is faint and only shows overhead.
Class 5 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 0.4 mi
Water fill-up: 8.7 mi
Propane: 17.9 mi
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