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Big Pine Flat Family Campground

Big Pine Flat Family Campground is located in the mountains at an elevation of 6820 feet. It has 19 sites and is a first come-first serve campground. There is an on-site campground host. Campsites include picnic table, fire ring, and drinking water. Nearest showers are located at Serrano Campground. For more information and current fire restrictions call the Big Bear Discovery Center: 1-909-382-2790.

General Information

04/19/2025 - 10/05/2025

Campsite Space/Spur length is 30 feet. The availability of water is limited. Please fill up trailers/RV's before coming to the campground. All pets must be leashed. Must have current registration and operating spark arrestor. You are required by the California Vehicle Code to have a spark arrester, maintained and in effective working order, whenever you are operating your OHV on any forest-covered land, brush-covered land, or grass-covered land.

  • Single Site $29 - Holiday $30 - 8 person maximum
  • Camping fee includes entry for 1 vehicle.
  • Extra vehicle fee $8 per night.
  • Checks under $50 not accepted.

Dogs MUST be on a leash not longer than six feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control [36 CFR 261.16(j)]. Read more info about pet ethics.

Big Bear Discovery Center

Address: 40971 North Shore Drive, Highway 38 Fawnskin, CA 92333
Phone: (909) 382-2790
Hours: Thursday-Monday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Tuesday & Wednesday Closed

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 34.32055556

Longitude: -116.0116667

Directions

Take I-10 East to Redlands. Take the University Street exit, EXIT 80. Turn left (northbound) on University Street. Turn right onto E. Lugonia Avenue/SR-38. Continue on State Highway 38 into Big Bear City, to E. Big Bear Blvd. Turn left onto E. Big Bear Blvd./SR-38. Turn right onto Greenway Drive/SR-18/SR-38. Turn left onto North Shore Drive, SR-38. Continue on North Shore Drive/Hwy 38 until you reach the City of Fawnskin. As you reach the “Y”, veer right on to Rim of the World Drive, past the County Fire Station 96. Continue on Rim of the World, after the pavement ends the road turns into Forest Road 3N14. This dirt road will take you approximately 7 miles to Big Pine Flat Campground. The Big Pine Flat Campground entrance gates will be on your left, 50 yards past 3N16.

Parking

2nd Vehicle parking fee $8/ per night

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Nearby Trails

Recreation Opportunities

Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)

OHV Trail RidingOHV Trail Riding
OHV Road RidingOHV Road Riding
OHV CampingOHV Camping

Last updated July 31, 2025