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Site Closed
Closed due to Tropical Storm Hilary Damage

South Fork Family Campground

This family campground is located at 6,400' in elevation in a pine/fir forest near the Santa Ana River along Hwy 38 between Angelus Oaks and Big Bear Lake. There are 28 sites. Each site accommodates a maximum of 8 persons. First come/first serve; no reservations accepted. Open during the summer and fall months only.

Current Conditions
This campground will remain closed for 2025.

General Information

05/02/2025 - 09/27/2025

  • Single Site $29 - Holiday $31 - 8 person maximum
  • Camping fee includes entry for 1 vehicle.
  • Extra vehicle fee $8 per night.
  • Checks under $50 not accepted.

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: 34.169634

Longitude: -116.827418

Elevation

6400

Directions

From the Discovery Center take SR Hwy 38 towards Redlands for 23 miles and turn left into the campground.

From the Mill Creek Work Center take SR Hwy 38 towards Big Bear for 21.6 miles and turn right into the campground.

Parking

Space length 30' -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.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

1 table

Last updated May 2, 2025