U.S. Forest Service · San Bernardino National Forest · California

Grays Peak Group Camp

Grays Peak Group Campground is conveniently located for campers to enjoy all that the Big Bear Lake area has to offer. Many trailheads are nearby, leading visitors through the scenic forest that surrounds the campground.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov1 site25 ft maxNo hookupsPets ok

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Site mix

Group sites1
This site is booked as a single unit on Recreation.gov. The booking page shows which dates are open and how far ahead they release. How the booking window works

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 20 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

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SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehicles
1Back-in23GravelFull40 / 8

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

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length25 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed

The campground offers one large group site for tent and RV camping. It can accommodate up to 40 people and eight vehicles. Parking spurs are gravel and utility hookups are not provided. The campsite is equipped with several tables, a campfire circle and grills. Vault toilets are provided. Drinking water and trash collection are not available.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
ForestSan Bernardino National Forest
BookingCall 1-877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov. Reservations can be made as early as 12 months in advance or as late as 3 days in advance.
FeesGroup Site $149 - Holiday $159
RulesCampground capacity, maximum of 40 persons and 8 vehicles. No extra vehicles can be accommodated at this campground.

San Bernardino National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Grays Peak Group Camp30°40°50°60°70°January: 4.51 inches of precipitation, 13.4 inches of snowFebruary: 4.39 inches of precipitation, 14.3 inches of snowMarch: 2.37 inches of precipitation, 11.7 inches of snowApril: 0.78 inches of precipitation, 3.0 inches of snowMay: 0.42 inches of precipitation, 0.6 inches of snowJune: 0.15 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.69 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.82 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.40 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 0.79 inches of precipitation, 1.2 inches of snowNovember: 1.35 inches of precipitation, 3.4 inches of snowDecember: 3.31 inches of precipitation, 11.0 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 34.8°F averageFebruary: 34.7°F averageMarch: 39.1°F averageApril: 44.2°F averageMay: 51.5°F averageJune: 59.3°F averageJuly: 65.1°F averageAugust: 64.1°F averageSeptember: 58.5°F averageOctober: 49.2°F averageNovember: 40.6°F averageDecember: 34.8°F average0 in5 in10 in15 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Big Bear Lake, 4 miles from the campground at 6,753 feet, station USC00040741 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 20 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 59 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Take I-10 east (State Highway 330) to Running Springs. Turn onto State Highway 18 and continue to Big Bear Lake Dam but do not cross the dam. Drive straight on State Highway 38 to Fawnskin and turn left on Rim of the World Drive (Forest Route 3N14). Continue for just over a mile to Forest Route 2N13.

Coordinates34.2735° N, 116.9707° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗3.3 mi
Outdoor gearOutdoor gear ↗22.8 mi
RV sales & serviceMountain Air Mobile Home Sales ↗24.1 mi

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Explore

Worth a stop

The Big Bear Discovery Center is located about 5 miles from the campground. A variety of information regarding the area, a gift shop, educational programs, an interpretive trail and restroom facilities are available.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

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

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside San Bernardino National Forest.

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.

On the National Register nearby

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Natural features

The campground is located 45 miles outside San Bernardino at an elevation of 7,132 feet. It is nestled in a mixed conifer forest with a grassy understory. Mature trees provide much shade throughout the area, but open meadows are also available.

Recreation

The campground provides access to a variety of hiking and mountain biking trails, including the Grays Peak Trail, which leads to Hanna Flat Campground. The 3.4-mile trail starts with some steep climbing before easing into a gradual incline after a mile. The Butler Park Fire Lookout is a short, 1-mile hike or bike from the campground. Fishing and boating in nearby Big Bear Lake are popular activities. Anglers can look forward to a catch of trout, bluegill, crappie, catfish and largemouth bass. Because of cold water temperatures and the presence of underwater obstacles near the shorelines, swimming at the lake is somewhat discouraged, unless done in designated areas.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Grays Peak Group Camp?

Sites at Grays Peak Group Camp 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 Grays Peak Group Camp?

Group Site $149 - Holiday $159

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Grays Peak Group Camp?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Grays Peak Group Camp open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Grays Peak Group Camp have?

1 site, including 1 group site.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Grays Peak Group Camp?

The longest site here provides 25 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 Grays Peak Group Camp?

Yes, pets are allowed at Grays Peak Group Camp. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Grays Peak Group Camp?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Grays Peak Group Camp?

The campground provides access to a variety of hiking and mountain biking trails, including the Grays Peak Trail, which leads to Hanna Flat Campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What if Grays Peak Group Camp is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Hanna Flat (1 mi, partly first-come), Ironwood Group Camp (3.2 mi), and Serrano (3.5 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby