Buttercup Group Campground
This group campground is located on the south side of Big Bear Lake near Pineknot Family Campground and Snow Summit Ski Resort. It accommodates up to 40 people and 8 vehicles. Vehicle access is on a Forest Service road. Amenities include 5 picnic tables, 1 double pedestal grill, 1 group fire ring and vault toilets.
There is no trash service. All pets must be leashed.
Active Alerts
Reservations
Call (877) 444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov. Reservations can be made as early as 12 months in advance.
General Information
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.
04/19/2024 - 10/05/2024
- Please bring garbage bags!
- All pets must be leashed!
- For current fire restrictions contact the Big Bear Discovery Center
Pack out what you pack in and Leave No Trace!
- Group Site $149 - Holiday $159
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: 34.234866
Longitude: -116.879362
Directions
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 on to E. Big Bear Blvd./SR-38. Continue westbound on Big Bear Blvd/SR-18 into the City of Big Bear Lake. Continue on Hwy 18 to Summit Blvd. Turn left on Summit Blvd. (signal light) and continue to the end of Summit Blvd. Turn left on the last road at the end of summit Blvd. and continue past Pineknot Campground about 0.1 mile to Buttercup Group Camp. Road is passable by all vehicles.
Parking
8 vehicles
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
5 tables