Juniper Springs Group Camp
Juniper Springs Group Camp is a national forest group campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest group campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 34.21980, -116.71685
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 909-866-8550
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Juniper Springs Group Camp
Overview Juniper Springs Group Campground is a primitive facility located about 10 miles from Big Bear Lake, a scenic, year-round recreation destination. The camp offers a great location from which to explore the mountains of Southern California. Recreation Visitors enjoy hiking and mountain biking from a variety of trailheads that can be accessed near the campground. Off-road vehicle use is popular as well. Nearby Cactus Flats contains approximately 68 miles of off-road vehicle trails. A picnic area is also available at Cactus Flats. Fishing and boating are popular activities at nearby Big Bear Lake. Anglers can look forward to a catch of trout, bluegill, crappie, catfish and largemouth bass, among other species. Because of the very cold water and the presence of underwater obstacles near the shorelines, swimming at the lake is discouraged. Facilities The campground offers a large group site for tent camping. It can accommodate up to 40 people and eight vehicles. Standard SUVs or vehicles with four-wheel drive and/or higher clearance are required to access the campground. The site is equipped with picnic tables and a campfire circle. A large grill is also available. Vault toilets are provided. Trash collection and drinking water are not available. Natural Features The campground is located in the San Bernardino Mountains at an elevation of 7,739 feet, where ponderosa pines dot the site. A pinyon pine and juniper woodland and meadow surround the area and a small pond i
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 · 36 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 300 designated routes (278 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round Valley Group Campground | Private campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| Arrastre Trail Camp | Free campsite | 1.4 mi | Free | — |
| Arrastre, Pct Trail Camp | National forest camping area | 1.4 mi | — | — |
| Yellow Post #54 | Private campground | 2.6 mi | — | — |
| Camp Oakes (YMCA) | Private campground | 2.7 mi | — | — |
| Laurel Pines Camp | Private campground | 3.1 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.