Crab Flats
Crab Flats is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 34.26345, -117.08663
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Site, Wildlife Viewing, Winter Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 909-867-2165
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Crab Flats
Overview Crab Flats Campground is an off-roaders paradise, with plenty of off-road vehicle trails nearby for both beginner and experienced riders. Its location not only provides plentiful recreation, but also a secluded escape in Southern California's pine-covered mountains. Campground is difficult to reach without a high clearance vehicle, RV's are not recommended. Recreation A variety of hiking, mountain biking and off-road vehicle trails surround the campground, including the Crab Creek Trail, which provides access to nearby Fisherman's Campground. The scenery along the trail is exceptional. Other off-road vehicle trails in the area include the 9.7-mile Redonda Ridge Trail, and Holcomb Valley Road, which runs about 26 miles and begins west of the campground. The Crab Flat Loop is also west of the campground. Green Valley Lake is approximately 6 miles away and offers boating, fishing and swimming opportunities. The 9-acre lake is regularly stocked with a variety of fish. Snowshoeing and cross country skiing are available in the winter. Facilities This primitive campground offers single-family sites for tents and RVs no longer than 26 feet. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill and bear box. Vault toilets. Overflow parking is not available. Natural Features The campground is located 8 miles from Green Valley Lake in the San Bernardino National Forest, near the town of Arrowhead. It is accessed by a dirt road that crosses Deep Creek. The cam
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
- Main Street Gas & Mart · 17 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 342 designated routes (390 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crab Flats Cg | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Crab Flats Family Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Tent Peg Group Cg | National forest group campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Tent Peg Group | National forest campground | 0.8 mi | — | No hookups |
| Tent Peg Group Campground | Private campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Bench Trail | Private campground | 1.0 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.