Black Mountain (San Bernardino)
Black Mountain (San Bernardino) is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 33.83417, -116.73889
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Climbing, Fire Lookouts/cabins Overnight, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 909-382-2922
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Black Mountain (San Bernardino)
Overview Black Mountain Road is is poor condition at this time. 4 Wheel Drive is recommended. The road is currently a high-priority for maintenance, which should be occuring in June, 2023. The Black Mountain Group Campground provides a picturesque camping location for large groups. Views from the campground encompass the desert divide, San Jacinto Mountains and, on a clear day, as far north as the San Gabriel Mountains. The San Bernardino National Forest is submitting a proposal to increase fees at various sites across the Forest and is seeking public input. Please visit the https://www.fs.usda.gov/sbnf for more information and to submit comments regarding this proposal. The surrounding area provides a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking, climbing, fishing, biking and wilderness exploration. Recreation The Fuller Ridge Trail, which serves as part of the famous Pacific Crest Trail, is located just steps away from the campground. Starting at 7,600 feet, the trail follows the high, timbered ridge above Snow Creek, offering spectacular views of the desert. From there, it joins Deer Springs Trail and a strenuous climb to San Jacinto Peak, at 10,804 feet in elevation. Facilities The campground provides one large group campsite that can accommodate up to 100 guests for tent camping. A parking area can accommodate up to 25 vehicles, but rough roads to the site are not recommended for trailers of any kind. The site is equipped with multiple tables
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Imperial Irrigation District · 32 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 48 designated routes (94 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain Yellow Post Sites | National forest group campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Black Mountain Group Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Black Mountain Yellow Post #3 | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Black Mountain Yellow Post #4 | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Black Mountain Yellow Post #6 | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Black Mountain Yellow Post #1 | Private campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.