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Heart Bar Family Campground
Heart Bar Family Campground has 89 sites. There are 63 sites that are reservable through www.recreation.gov. There are 26 first come/first serve sites. Amenities include a campfire ring, picnic table, potable water, fire wood sales and a campground host. Bear boxes are available at each campsite for food storage. Box dimension 48"x 29"x 26".
This campground is located near the San Gorgonio Wilderness and Sand to Snow National Monument. It is approximately 20.3 miles from the Big Bear Discovery Center. Elevation is 6,900 feet. There are 2 accessible campsites.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | Call 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov. Reservations can be made as early as 6 months or as late as 24 hours in advance. |
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| Area Amenities: | Accessible, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
| Fees: |
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| Open Season: | 04/19/2024 - 10/05/2024 |
| Busiest Season: | Summer |
| Restrictions: | This campground requires a 2 day minimum stay on weekends. This campground requires a 3 day minimum holiday weekend stay. Pets must be leashed. No firearms or fireworks are allowed to be discharged in campground. |
| Closest Towns: | Angelus Oaks and Big Bear |
| Water: | Drinking Water |
| Restroom: | Vault |
| Operated By: | Vista RECREATION ™ |
| Information Center: | Mountain Top Ranger District | Big Bear Discovery Center 40971 North Shore Drive, Highway 38 P.O. Box 69 Fawnskin, CA 92333 1-909-382-2790 Thursday thru Monday. (Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) |
General Information
Directions:Located 35 miles northeast of San Bernardino. Take 1-10 East to Redlands. Take the University Street exit, EXIT 80. Turn left (northbound) on University Street. Turn right on to E. Lugonia Avenue/SR-38. Go northeast on Highway 38 for approximately 30 miles to Forest Road IN02. Turn right on Forest Service Road 1N02. Proceed 0.25 miles to campground.
General Notes:
Reservations can be placed as late as 24 hours in advance based upon availability. For example, reservations could be made on a Thursday before 2pm, for a Friday 2pm check in, if there is availability.
Activities
Campground Camping
Amenities
| Picnic tables: | 1 table |
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| Parking: | Space Length 50' - 2nd vehicle parking fee $8 per night |
| Toilets: | Vault |
| Accessible: |  |
| Drinking water: | Potable |
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