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Big Bear Lake State Forest Campground

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Big Bear Lake State Forest Campground

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Phone: 989-732-5485

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.

Recreation Passport required

A Recreation Passport (park pass) is required for vehicle entry into all state park and forest campgrounds.

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Amenities & activities

Features

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Boat launch

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Fishing

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Hiking

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Hunting

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Mountain biking

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Picnic area

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Rustic sites

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Vault toilet

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Water access

Features

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Boat launch

A boat launch to Big Bear Lake is located 1 mile south at Big Bear Point State Forest Campground.

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Fishing

Panfish, pike and musky are caught in Big Bear Lake.

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Hiking

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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.

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Mountain biking

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Picnic area

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Rustic sites

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Vault toilet

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Water access

This rustic campground is located on Big Bear Lake.

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