Juniper Springs Group Camp
Juniper Springs Group Campground is a primitive facility located about 10 miles from Big Bear Lake, a scenic, year-round recreation destination. The camp offers a great location from which to explore the mountains of Southern California.
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Site mix
| Group sites | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Surface | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gravel | 40 / 8 | 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
| Max vehicle length | 20 ft |
| Equipment | Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
The campground offers a large group site for tent camping. It can accommodate up to 40 people and eight vehicles. Standard SUVs or vehicles with four-wheel drive and/or higher clearance are required to access the campground. The site is equipped with picnic tables and a campfire circle. A large grill is also available. Vault toilets are provided. Trash collection and drinking water are not available.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | San Bernardino National Forest |
| Booking | Call 1-877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov. Reservations can be made as early as 12 months in advance. |
| Fees | Group Site $149 - Holiday $157 |
| Rules | Campground capacity, maximum of 40 persons and 8 vehicles. Fire restrictions vary throughout the year. Please call the Big Bear Discovery Center. 909-382-2790. |
Weather by month
Getting there
From San Bernardino, merge onto I-10 and travel east toward Redlands/Indio, about 8 miles. Exit at University Street and turn left. Turn right onto Lugonia Avenue and continue to Mentone Boulevard. Continue onto Highway 38 and drive about 35 miles. Turn right onto Forest Route 2N01 and travel about 2.5 miles.
| Coordinates | 34.2198° N, 116.7168° 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 ↗ | 9.6 mi |
| RV sales & service | Mountain Air Mobile Home Sales ↗ | 23.4 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Joshua Tree Outfitters ↗ | 23.6 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
A grocery store, general store and restaurants can be found 11 miles away in Big Bear Lake. Showers are available at Serrano Campground, 15 miles from Juniper Springs. San Bernardino is about 50 miles away.
- 1.7 miOhv Road 2N61Y ↗OHV / range
- 1.9 miRattlesnake Canyon Ohv Road 2N70Y ↗OHV / range
- 10.1 miJenks Lake Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 11.3 mi
- 13.5 miGrays Peak Trailhead Day Use ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 1.9 miPCT Section 21 ↗9 mi trail · national_scenic_or_historic
- 1.9 miPCT Section 22 ↗5.6 mi trail · national_scenic_or_historic
- 3.7 miWildhorse Creek ↗3.9 mi trail
- 4.5 miPCT Section 20 ↗4 mi trail · national_scenic_or_historic
- 4.9 miPCT Section 23 ↗6.2 mi trail · national_scenic_or_historic
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
- 0.9 miSand to Snow National Monument ↗National Monument · Bureau of Land Management · 174,844 acres
- 1.8 miBighorn Mountain Wilderness ↗Wilderness · BLM/FS · 38,599 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
- Henry Washington Survey MarkerObject · Big Bear City · 14 mi
Natural features
The campground is located in the San Bernardino Mountains at an elevation of 7,739 feet, where ponderosa pines dot the site. A pinyon pine and juniper woodland and meadow surround the area and a small pond is on-site.
Recreation
Visitors enjoy hiking and mountain biking from a variety of trailheads that can be accessed near the campground. Off-road vehicle use is popular as well. Nearby Cactus Flats contains approximately 68 miles of off-road vehicle trails. A picnic area is also available at Cactus Flats. Fishing and boating are popular activities at nearby Big Bear Lake. Anglers can look forward to a catch of 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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Juniper Springs Group Camp?
Sites at Juniper Springs 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 Juniper Springs Group Camp?
Group Site $149 - Holiday $157
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Juniper Springs Group Camp?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Juniper Springs Group Camp?
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 Juniper Springs Group Camp open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Juniper Springs Group Camp have?
1 site, including 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Juniper Springs Group Camp?
The longest site here provides 20 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 Juniper Springs Group Camp?
Yes, pets are allowed at Juniper Springs Group Camp. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Juniper Springs Group Camp?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. Campground capacity, maximum of 40 persons and 8 vehicles.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Juniper Springs Group Camp?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Juniper Springs Group Camp?
Visitors enjoy hiking and mountain biking from a variety of trailheads that can be accessed near the campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Juniper Springs Group Camp is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Coon Creek Cabin Group Campground (4.9 mi), Green Spot Equestrian Group Camp (5.4 mi), and Heart Bar Equestrian (5.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby