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Tanglewood Group Camp

4 mi northeast of Big Bear Lake, CA · Verizon 5G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
May–Sepbest months

About Tanglewood Group Camp

The Tanglewood Group Campground provides a picturesque spot for an extended family or large group getaway. It is nestled in the pine-covered mountains of Southern California, providing a variety of recreational opportunities for visitors of any age. A variety of hiking, mountain biking and off-road vehicle trails are nearby, including the scenic Gold Fever Trail. Climbing is also a popular activity. Fishing and boating in the nearby Big Bear Lake are also popular activities enjoyed by visitors to the campground. Anglers can look forward to a catch of trout, bluegill, crappie, catfish and largemouth bass, among other fish. Because of cold water temperatures and the presence of underwater obstacles near the shorelines, swimming at the lake is somewhat discouraged, unless done in designated areas. The campground offers one large-group campsite, available for tent camping. It can…

  • Fees: - Group Site $149 - Holiday $159
  • Season: 05/02/2025 – 10/04/2025
  • Managed by: San Bernardino National Forest, FS
  • Where: 4 mi northeast of Big Bear Lake, CA · 34.29285, -116.86423

Things to do:

FishingHikingBoating & paddlingSwimmingBikingOff-road (OHV)Wildlife & birdingClimbing

Amenities:

ToiletsPicnic tablesTents allowedRVs allowed

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

Weather by month

47°
25°Jan
47°
25°Feb
52°
28°Mar
57°
32°Apr
65°
38°May
75°
45°Jun
79°
52°Jul
78°
52°Aug
73°
46°Sep
63°
37°Oct
54°
29°Nov
47°
25°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.

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Cell signal

Verizon 5G · AT&T 4G · 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.

Stargazing nearby: Joshua Tree Night Sky Festival (Astronomy festival), 47 mi.

RV essentials

Dump station: 3.4 mi
Water fill-up: 8.9 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.