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San Gorgonio

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

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
May–Sepbest months

About San Gorgonio

The San Gorgonio Campground provides access to a variety of recreational opportunities, as well as a beautiful location in which to enjoy nature. Its proximity to scenic trails and nearby mountain lakes and streams make the campground a great place to bring the family to relax and get away from it all. The campground provides access to the famed Santa Ana River Trail, which when completed will run from the mountains all the way to the Pacific Ocean, providing spectacular views along the way. It is currently popular for hiking, biking and horseback riding. The Rio Monte Trail is also accessed from the campground, taking hikers to the Rio Monte Panorama, which overlooks the deep gorge of the Santa Ana River Valley. Visitors to the area also enjoy fishing in nearby mountain streams, as well as bird and wildlife viewing, as a variety of species make their home in the forest. A nearby…

  • Fees: - Single Site $34 - Holiday $36 - 8 person maximum - Double Site $67- Holiday $69 - 16 person maximum - Camping fee includes entry for 1…
  • Season: 04/18/2025 – 09/18/2025
  • Managed by: San Bernardino National Forest, FS
  • Where: 5 mi south of Big Bear Lake, CA · 34.17316, -116.86836

Things to do:

FishingHikingHorseback ridingBikingWildlife & birding

Amenities:

ToiletsDrinking waterShowersGrillsTents allowedRVs allowed

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

Weather by month

48°
26°Jan
48°
26°Feb
52°
29°Mar
58°
32°Apr
66°
39°May
75°
46°Jun
80°
53°Jul
79°
53°Aug
74°
47°Sep
64°
38°Oct
55°
30°Nov
48°
26°Dec

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

See San Gorgonio from above

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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: Suburban

The Milky Way is faint and only shows overhead.

Class 5 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 0.4 mi
Water fill-up: 7.9 mi
Propane: 18.3 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.