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North Shore (Ca)

1 mi northeast of Lake Arrowhead, CA · Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
May–Octbest months

About North Shore (Ca)

North Shore Campground is a quiet place to camp, away from the hustle and bustle of nearby cities. The campground is nestled among Southern California's pine-covered mountains, providing ample opportunity for outdoor relaxation and recreation. The North Shore National Recreation Trail connects the campground with Papoose Lake (trail is not accessible). The 1.7-mile trail descends through a mixed conifer forest and settles along Little Bear Creek, providing scenic views of the surrounding area**. Please note, nearby Lake Arrowhead is a private lake.** The campground offers multiple single-family campsites, available mostly for tent camping. Some sites can accommodate RVs, but hookups are not available. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. The campground is located 23 miles northeast of San Bernardino in the San…

  • Fees: - Single Site $29 - Holiday $31 - 8 person maximum - Double Site $56- Holiday $57 - 16 person maximum - Camping fee includes entry for 1…
  • Season: 04/18/2025 – 10/04/2025
  • Managed by: San Bernardino National Forest, FS
  • Where: 1 mi northeast of Lake Arrowhead, CA · 34.26667, -117.16805

Things to do:

FishingHikingBoating & paddling

Amenities:

ToiletsDrinking waterTents allowedRVs allowed

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

Weather by month

49°
33°Jan
50°
33°Feb
56°
35°Mar
61°
39°Apr
69°
45°May
78°
53°Jun
83°
60°Jul
83°
60°Aug
78°
55°Sep
68°
46°Oct
57°
37°Nov
49°
32°Dec

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

See North Shore (Ca) from above

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Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Sewer Pond TrailATV / OHV, Dirt bike0.8 mi2.8 mi
BanffATV road0.8 mi0.5 mi
PlantationATV road0.8 mi1.5 mi
OHV North ShoreATV / OHV, Dirt bike1.4 mi2.5 mi
Connector / Hook CreekATV / OHV, Dirt bike1.8 mi0.5 mi
MetateATV / OHV, Dirt bike2.2 mi1.4 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G

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

The Milky Way shows only on the best nights, if at all.

Class 6 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 3.3 mi
Water fill-up: 6.4 mi
Propane: 13.3 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.