Fishermans Group
This campground is Hike In only. Fisherman's Group Campground is a semi-primitive campground reached by a 2.5-mile hike into the mountains of southern California. The dirt road and walk to the sites are well worth the effort once you reach the campground, which is nestled in a scenic forest on the banks of Deep Creek.
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Site mix
| group walk to | 4 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
4 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| 001 | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 002 | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 003 | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 004 | Full | 8 / 2 |
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
| Equipment | Tents |
The campground provides four walk-in sites that can accommodate up to eight people per site for tent camping. There are no hookups of any kind at the campground. Drinking water and trash collection are also not provided. Stream water must be boiled or filtered prior to drinking. A bear-proof trash container is provided at the facility, but campers must pack out what they pack in. The campsites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. A vault toilet is provided. Horses are permitted at the campground, however, there are no corrals or watering stations 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 or as late as 24 hours in advance based on availability. |
| Fees | $10 per night/per site |
| Rules | Hike in only. No vehicles. Maximum of 8 persons per site. Fire restrictions vary throughout the year. Please call the Big Bear Discovery Center for more information. 1-909-382-2790 |
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Getting there
From Highway 18, turn north on Green Valley Lake Road and travel 3 miles. Turn left on Forest Route 3N16 (a dirt road) and continue for about 5 miles. Park in the designated parking area just beyond the turn to Tent Peg Group Campground and walk 2.5 miles to Fisherman's Group Campground.
| Nearest town | Fawnskin, California |
| Coordinates | 34.2467° N, 117.1108° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 10.5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Outdoor gear ↗ | 15.6 mi |
| RV sales & service | Camping World ↗ | 17.8 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
Big Bear Lake and the Big Bear Discovery Center are located about 21 miles from the campground. The center provides information on the area, a nature-themed gift shop, educational programs and restroom facilities. Trailheads are available at and near both the lake and the visitor center.
- 1.5 miCrab Flat Loop Ohv Route 2N31Y ↗OHV / range
- 1.8 miHolcomb Valley Ohv Road 3N16 ↗OHV / range
- 3 mi
- 9.4 miGrays Peak Trailhead Day Use ↗Trailhead
- 9.5 mi
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miFisherman'S / Crab Creek ↗2.3 mi trail
- 1.1 miHolcomb Crossing ↗1.6 mi trail
- 1.7 miRedonda Ridge ↗9.3 mi trail
- 2.1 miPCT Section 12 ↗2.7 mi trail · national_scenic_or_historic
- 2.1 miPCT Section 13 ↗6.4 mi trail · national_scenic_or_historic
- 2.2 miNorth Shore NRT ↗1.9 mi trail · national_recreation_or_other
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 · 4.3 mi
- Judson and Brown DitchStructure · Redlands · 11.1 mi
- Henry Washington Survey MarkerObject · Big Bear City · 13.5 mi
Natural features
The campground is situated along Deep Creek, 2.5 miles into an area forested by tall pine, oak and cedar trees at an elevation of about 7,000 feet. It is nestled in the mountains of southern California, in the San Bernardino National Forest.
Recreation
Visitors enjoy access to some great birding and wildlife viewing. Other activities include hiking, horseback riding, hunting and mountain stream fishing. A variety of trailheads can be accessed near the campground.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Fishermans Group?
Sites at Fishermans Group 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 Fishermans Group?
$10 per night/per site
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Fishermans Group?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Fishermans Group open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Fishermans Group have?
5 sites, including 4 group walk to.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Fishermans Group?
Fishermans Group is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Fishermans Group?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 4G LTE, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Fishermans Group?
Visitors enjoy access to some great birding and wildlife viewing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Fishermans Group?
Fawnskin, California. Big Bear Lake and the Big Bear Discovery Center are located about 21 miles from the campground.
Source: Getting there
What if Fishermans Group is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Tent Peg Group (1.2 mi), Crab Flats (1.8 mi), and Green Valley (2.7 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby