U.S. Forest Service · San Bernardino National Forest · Angelus Oaks, CA

Coon Creek Group Campground

The Coon Creek Group Campground is located in the pine-covered mountains of Southern California. The unique campground is home to three historic cabins and a stunning view into the Coachella Valley on clear days.

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Group tent areas1
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Site guide

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SiteSurfacePeople / vehiclesFires
C1Gravel25 / 10Yes

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Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

The somewhat rustic group campground offers one large-group campsite, available for tent or RV camping. It can accommodate up to 25 people and 10 vehicles. Utility hookups are not available and parking spurs are gravel. Drinking water is also not available at the campground. The site is equipped with multiple tables, a campfire circle and grills. Vault toilets are provided. Parking is available within the campground and on the adjacent roadway. Camping is prohibited within the log cabins and campfires must be kept outside of the buildings.

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Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Coon Creek Group Campground30°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, 11 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

From San Bernardino, take I-10 to the Alabama exit in Redlands, California. Turn onto Lugonio Avenue (Highway 38). Head northeast on Highway 38 for approximately 31 miles to Forest Route IN02. Continue for approximately 6 miles to the campground.

Nearest townAngelus Oaks, California
Coordinates34.1500° N, 116.7712° 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 stationDump station ↗6.1 mi
RV sales & serviceMountain Air Mobile Home Sales ↗17.7 mi
Outdoor gearSoboba Flight Park ↗25.3 mi

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Worth a stop

The campground is less than 20 miles away from Big Bear Lake, which offers a variety of water-related recreation opportunities. The adjoining town provides golf, shopping and restaurant options.

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

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This campground sits inside San Gorgonio Wilderness, which overlaps Sand to Snow National Monument.

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 situated at an 8,000-foot elevation, overlooking the San Bernardino mountains. Mature pine trees dot the area, but provide little shade over the rocky terrain.

Recreation

The campground is adjacent to a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail, a famous hike that spans more than 2,600 miles from Canada to Mexico. The trail is available for hiking and horseback riding only and offers multiple entry and exit points along its lengthy route, making it ideal for short nature walks or day hikes. In addition to touring the campground's three historic cabins, the campground also offers access to mountain stream fishing and bird and wildlife viewing. The San Gorgonio Wilderness is vast and offers a variety of trailheads and points of exploration.

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Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Coon Creek Group Campground?

Sites at Coon Creek Group Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Coon Creek Group Campground?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Coon Creek 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

How many sites does Coon Creek Group Campground have?

1 site, including 1 group tent area.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Coon Creek Group Campground?

Coon Creek Group Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Coon Creek Group Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Coon Creek Group Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Coon Creek Group Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Coon Creek Group Campground?

The campground is adjacent to a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail, a famous hike that spans more than 2,600 miles from Canada to Mexico. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Coon Creek Group Campground?

Angelus Oaks, California. The campground is less than 20 miles away from Big Bear Lake, which offers a variety of water-related recreation opportunities.

Source: Getting there

What if Coon Creek Group Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Wild Horse Equestrian Family (0.7 mi), Skyline (0.7 mi), and Heart Bar Equestrian (1.1 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby