Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground
Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground is a beautiful place to take the horses on a camping outing. The facility is comfortably equipped for the equestrian camper and is close to a variety of hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails. It is also not far from the scenic, year-round recreation destination of Big Bear Lake.
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Site mix
| group equestrian | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 23 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
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| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Pull-through | 23 | Gravel | Full | 25 / 5 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 30 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Group Site $127 - Holiday $137 |
The campground offers one group equestrian site, available for tent and RV camping. It can accommodate up to 25 people and five vehicles. Utility hookups are not available and parking surfaces are gravel. The site is equipped with horse corrals, hitching racks and a horse staging area, as well as watering stations. The campsite has multiple tables, grills and a campfire circle. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | San Bernardino National Forest |
| Booking | Call 1-877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov. Reservations can be made as early as 6 months in advance. |
| Fees | Group Site $127 - Holiday $137 |
| Rules | Call Big Bear Discovery Center for current fire restrictions. Campground capacity, maximum of 25 persons and 8 vehicles. Availability of water is limited. Please fill up trailers/RV's before coming to the campground. No extra vehicles allowed. Off highway vehicles green sticker and red sticker vehicles are not allowed in the campground. Vehicle and trailer parking is not allowed vegetation. |
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Getting there
Take Highway 330 to Running Springs, then head northeast on Highway 18 to Highway 38. Do not cross the Big Bear Lake Dam. Continue on Highway 38 to Fawnskin. Turn onto Forest Road 3N14 and continue about 6 miles to Forest Road 3N16. Turn left and continue less than a mile, then turn right and continue to the campground.
| Coordinates | 34.3196° N, 117.0131° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Any location or activity requiring a permit or lottery will have unique requirements and policies. Please check individual facility pages for pertinent information for those sites. Booking Window For most locations, you can reserve six months in advance of your stay for individual sites and 12 months in advance for group sites. There are some exceptions, so it is best to check with each facility. Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation. Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.).
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 6.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | Major RV Sales ↗ | 21.3 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Outdoor gear ↗ | 23.1 mi |
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Worth a stop
Markets and restaurants are available in Fawnskin, about 7 miles from the campground.
- 0.2 miWright Mine Ohv Road 3N11 ↗OHV / range
- 1 miBig Pine Flat Ohv Road 3N92 ↗OHV / range
- 5.4 miGrays Peak Trailhead Day Use ↗Trailhead
- 5.5 mi
- 7.3 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.7 miRedonda Ridge ↗9.3 mi trail
- 2.2 miPCT Section 14 ↗6.1 mi trail · national_scenic_or_historic
- 2.2 miPCT Section 15 ↗4.5 mi trail · national_scenic_or_historic
- 2.6 miHawes Ranch ↗4.8 mi trail
- 3.1 miGrays Peak/ Hanna Flat ↗3.9 mi trail
- 3.3 miMuddy Springs3.2 mi trail
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside San Bernardino National Forest.
- inSan Bernardino National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 805,483 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Shady PointBuilding · Lake Arrowhead · 10.5 mi
- Henry Washington Survey MarkerObject · Big Bear City · 14.6 mi
Natural features
The campground is located in the San Bernardino Mountains at an elevation of 6,820 feet. It is situated in a hilly area dotted with mature evergreens. Wide open meadows exist throughout the area. The trees provide ample shade within the campground, however, there are some sunny spots.
Recreation
Fishing and boating at Big Bear Lake are popular activities. Anglers can look forward to trout, bluegill, crappie, catfish and largemouth bass, among other species. Because of the very cold water and the presence of underwater obstacles near the shorelines, swimming at the lake is discouraged. Visitors also enjoy hiking and mountain biking. A variety of trailheads can be accessed near the campground. Off-road vehicle use is popular as well. Nearby Cactus Flats consists of approximately 68 miles of off-road vehicle and motorcycle trails. A picnic area is available at Cactus Flats.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground?
Sites at Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Call 1-877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground?
Group Site $127 - Holiday $137
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground?
Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.).
Source: Charges and cancellations
Is Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground have?
1 site, including 1 group equestrian.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground?
The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. Call Big Bear Discovery Center for current fire restrictions.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground?
Fishing and boating at Big Bear Lake are popular activities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Ironwood Group Camp (1.1 mi), Hanna Flat (3.1 mi, partly first-come), and Horse Springs Campground (3.9 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby