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Big Bear Point State Forest Campground
Big Bear Point State Forest Campground
This beautiful, rustic campground sits on the north shore of Big Bear Lake surrounded by proud evergreens. Visitors enjoy the lake, fishing, hiking and mountain biking on Big Bear Lake Pathway A boat launch is located within the campground and provides easy access for boating and fishing. There are 14 sites for tent and small trailer use.
The campground is located 1.75 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
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Amenities & activities
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At a glance
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Detailed view
Boat launch
Fishing
Hiking
Mountain biking
Paddling
Rustic sites
Vault toilet
Water access
Boat launch
A boat launch is located within the campground providing access to Big Bear Lake. A parking lot adjacent to the boat launch can accommodate 3-4 vehicles with trailers.
Fishing
Panfish, pike and musky are caught in Big Bear Lake.
Hiking
Mountain biking
Paddling
Explore Big Bear Lake from the campground. Carry-in access is located at the boat launch or directly at some campsites.
Rustic sites
Vault toilet
Water access
This rustic campground is located on Big Bear Lake.