Big Pine Flat Family Campground offers a unique and secluded camping experience nestled in the natural beauty of the San Bernardino Mountains. Located northeast of Big Bear Lake, this charming campground provides a peaceful retreat for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike. Accessible via a winding dirt road, it's a hidden gem that combines relaxation with adventure.
The campground is equipped with basic amenities to ensure a comfortable stay, including picnic tables, fire pits, restrooms, drinking water, and a dump station. While there are no hookups available, the location offers a true back-to-nature experience. Big Pine Flat Family Campground is an ideal base for exploring the surrounding area's hiking trails, fishing spots, and boating opportunities on nearby Big Bear Lake.
Customer feedback highlights the campground's charm and seclusion, with visitors appreciating its rustic atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures. While some guests have noted the need for improved staff interaction, overall the positive experiences of enjoying nature and the serene environment prevail.
If you're looking for a family-friendly camping spot that offers a mix of relaxation and adventure, Big Pine Flat Family Campground is a great choice. Whether you're glamping or roughing it, this campground provides the perfect balance of comfort and outdoor exploration.
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Hiking
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Restroom
Running water
Tent sites
Camping fee
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
This is a secluded campground located northeast of Big Bear lake. It takes roughly 30 minutes on a winding dirt road. Lots of off-road vehicles and ATVs here.
Guy running the camp ground is rude as heck. Literally was interrupted right in the middle of eating lunch by the guy just to be solicited that it was a camp ground. He could've been nice about it. So we had to pack up our half eaten lunch and picnic table into our trucks and drive across the street to the visiting area.
Nice campground. We came in late at night so we stole the camp host spot. He came to collect fees in the morning and was totally understanding and super helpful explaining where the other campgrounds and yellow post sites were. Unfortunately they were out of water when we went but everything was clean and well maintained. Will definitely be back!
Great for OHV Camping. 4 stars due to no natural water sources like creeks, lakes etc nearby. Campsites are small, but it has running water and outhouses. 33' is the max trailer length. Weather is always better than surrounding areas no matter the season. No cell service, nearest is 2 miles away or on a ridge. Fire rings and picnic tables present. Shooting range a half mile away, but closes 1 June to 1 November I think.
Nice spot to camp with OHVs. Getting a trailer/RV here is a lot harder than the maps would have you believe. It’s 45-60 minutes of dirt road travel once you leave Fawnskin. Any high clearance car/suv would be much easier but there’s plenty of areas where passing isn’t possible so meeting traffic could mean someone backing up to a clearing. Check website for annual season opening dates.