Skyline
The Skyline Group Campground is a great place to enjoy an extended family or large group camping experience. It is close to a variety of wilderness trails and offers abundant fishing opportunities within the surrounding mountain creeks.
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Site mix
| Group sites | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
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| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Pull-through | 30 | Paved | Full | Yes / – | 25 / 9 | 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 1:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 30 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
The campground offers a single, large-group campsite, available for tent or RV camping. It can accommodate up to 25 people and about 9 vehicles. Roads and a parking area are paved. The site is equipped with multiple tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Trash collection facilities are also available.
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 12 months or as late as 24 hours in advance based upon availability. |
| Fees | Group $127 per night, Holiday $137 per night |
| Rules | Campground capacity, maximum of 25 persons and 9 vehicles per site. This campground requires a 2 day minimum stay on weekends and a 3 day minimum stay on holiday weekends. All pets must be leashed. No discharge of firearms or fireworks allowed. Pack out what you pack in and Leave No Trace! |
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Getting there
From San Bernardino, travel on I-10, to the Alabama exit in the City of Redlands. Turn onto Lugonia Avenue (Highway 38) and head northeast for approximately 31 miles. Turn onto Forest Route IN02 and continue less than a mile to Heart Bar Campground. Skyline is located at the back.
| Coordinates | 34.1539° N, 116.7826° 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 ↗ | 5.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | Mountain Air Mobile Home Sales ↗ | 17.6 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Soboba Flight Park ↗ | 25.3 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
The Big Bear Lake and its adjoining town are located approximately 20 miles from the campground, offering a variety of water-related recreation opportunities, as well as golf, shopping and restaurant options.
- 5.7 miJenks Lake Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 7.6 miOhv Road 2N61Y ↗OHV / range
- 7.8 miRattlesnake Canyon Ohv Road 2N70Y ↗OHV / range
- 10 mi
- 12.1 miGrays Peak Trailhead Day Use ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.6 miAspen Grove ↗2 mi trail
- 0.7 miWildhorse Creek ↗3.9 mi trail
- 2.2 miFish Creek ↗6 mi trail
- 2.3 miPCT Section 23 ↗6.2 mi trail · national_scenic_or_historic
- 2.3 miPCT Section 24 ↗5.1 mi trail · national_scenic_or_historic
- 2.4 miSanta Ana River Trail ↗38.7 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 Gorgonio Wilderness, which overlaps Sand to Snow National Monument.
- inSan Gorgonio Wilderness ↗Wilderness · BLM/FS · 101,574 acres
- inSand to Snow National Monument ↗National Monument · Bureau of Land Management · 174,844 acres
- 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
- Henry Washington Survey MarkerObject · Big Bear City · 8.8 mi
Natural features
The campground is nestled among pine-covered mountains, at an elevation of 6,880 feet. Plentiful pines tower over the site, but are sparse in some places, allowing daylight to flow in. A variety of mountain creeks and streams are nearby.
Recreation
Backcountry hiking, biking and horseback riding trails can be found near the campground, including the famed Santa Ana River Trail, which provides miles of scenic mountain views and points of exploration. Creek fishing is also available nearby. The Wildhorse Creek Trail, which explores 5 miles of rolling terrain in the area, can be accessed north of the campground and leads to a remote camping area south of Wildhorse Meadow, climbing 1,100 feet in elevation. The serene Aspen Grove Trail, which leads to a small remnant grove of quaking aspen, is adjacent to nearby Fish Creek. The scenery is beautiful in the fall, when the leaves turn a golden color. A wilderness permit may be required to hike in the area.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Skyline?
Sites at Skyline 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 Skyline?
Group $127 per night, Holiday $137 per night
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Skyline?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Skyline?
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 Skyline open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Skyline have?
1 site, including 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Skyline?
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
Does Skyline have hookups?
Yes, water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Skyline?
Yes, pets are allowed at Skyline. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Skyline?
FCC coverage maps show T-Mobile 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 Skyline?
Backcountry hiking, biking and horseback riding trails can be found near the campground, including the famed Santa Ana River Trail, which provides miles of scenic mountain views and points of exploration. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Skyline is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Wild Horse Equestrian Family (0.1 mi), Heart Bar Equestrian (0.4 mi), and Heart Bar Campground (0.4 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby