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Big Bear Lake State Forest Campground
Big Bear Lake State Forest Campground
This beautiful, rustic campground sits on the north shore of Big Bear Lake surrounded by proud evergreens. Visitors enjoy the lake, its sandy shoreline, hiking and mountain biking on Big Bear Lake Pathway. The busy campground fills up often throughout the summer. There are 31 sites for tent and small trailer use. 11 sites can accommodate 30' trailers/vehicles.
The campground is located 1.5 miles southwest of Vienna Corners via Principal Meridian Road and Little Bear Lake Road.
What to expect, finding a site
These rustic campgrounds offer stunning river and lakefront settings, perfect for fishing, boating, and paddling. Here's what you can expect:
- No reservations. Sites available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- There are vault toilets.
- Potable (drinking) water is available from a hand-pump well.
- No electrical available.
- Overnight fees ($20 for most sites) and registration procedures are posted at the information kiosk at each campground.
- Camping is limited to a 15-day maximum stay.
- One camping unit and six people are allowed per site.
Rates, dates and more
Recreation Passport required
A Recreation Passport (park pass) is required for vehicle entry into all state park and forest campgrounds.
Operating dates and amenities
View state forest campground rates. operating dates & amenities
State forest campground info
Find more info on state forest campgrounds.
Amenities & activities
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At a glance
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Detailed view
Features
Boat launch
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Mountain biking
Picnic area
Rustic sites
Vault toilet
Water access
Features
Boat launch
A boat launch to Big Bear Lake is located 1 mile south at Big Bear Point State Forest Campground.
Fishing
Panfish, pike and musky are caught in Big Bear Lake.
Hiking
Hunting
This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling. Learn more about hunting.
Mountain biking
Picnic area
Rustic sites
Vault toilet
Water access
This rustic campground is located on Big Bear Lake.
Area map
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Interactive map
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Printable PDF map