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Crab Flats
4 mi north of Running Springs, CA · Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
About Crab Flats
Crab Flats Campground is an off-roaders paradise, with plenty of off-road vehicle trails nearby for both beginner and experienced riders. Its location not only provides plentiful recreation, but also a secluded escape in Southern California's pine-covered mountains. Campground is difficult to reach without a high clearance vehicle, RV's are not recommended. A variety of hiking, mountain biking and off-road vehicle trails surround the campground, including the Crab Creek Trail, which provides access to nearby Fisherman's Campground. The scenery along the trail is exceptional. Other off-road vehicle trails in the area include the 9.7-mile Redonda Ridge Trail, and Holcomb Valley Road, which runs about 26 miles and begins west of the campground. The Crab Flat Loop is also west of the campground. Green Valley Lake is approximately 6 miles away and offers boating, fishing and swimming…
- Fees: - Single Site $27 - Holiday $29 - 8 person maximum - Camping fee includes entry for 1 vehicle. - Extra vehicle fee $8 per night. - Checks…
- Season: 04/18/2025 – 10/04/2025
- Managed by: San Bernardino National Forest, FS
- Where: 4 mi north of Running Springs, CA · 34.26345, -117.08663
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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.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crab Flats | ATV road | at camp | 11.6 mi |
| Redonda Ridge | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.2 mi | 9.3 mi |
| Crab Flat Loop (OHV) | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Connector / Hook Creek | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.7 mi | 0.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
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: 6.7 mi
Water fill-up: 10.8 mi
Propane: 15.2 mi
Camps nearby
- Holcomb Valley OHV Road 3N16 0.2 mi
- Crab Flat Loop OHV Route 2N31Y 0.4 mi
- Tent Peg Group 0.8 mi
- Bench Trail 1 mi
- Dispersed spot · 5 mi NE of Running Springs 1.6 mi
- Fishermans Group 1.8 mi