Shady Cove Group Campground
Shady Cove Group Campground is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: water.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 34.20789, -117.04362
- Hookups
- Water
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, 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 Shady Cove Group Campground
Overview Shady Cove Group Campground is a beautiful place to camp within the Children's National Forest. It provides access to numerous trails and a lookout tower, with a climbing area nearby. The Children's Forest was burned in a devastating wildfire and was rebuilt with the help of area children. Recreation Hiking, biking and birding are popular activities. Many trails begin near the campground, including The Trail of the Phoenix. It is a short, paved interpretive trail that begins at the entrance to the Children's National Forest, which is about three miles from the campground. Facilities The campground offers three group sites, one of which is accessible, for tent. Each site can accommodate up to 30 people and eight vehicles. Each site is equipped with picnic tables, pedestal grills and a campfire circle. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Natural Features The campground is easily accessible, just off a paved road, and has forested tent campsites. It is situated in the mountains of Southern California at an elevation of about 6,000 feet. Nearby Attractions Arrowbear Lake is about five miles from the campground, where rainbow trout are stocked annually in the spring. The lake is adjacent to the community of Running Springs, which offers a variety of dining and shopping options, as well a grocery stores and fuel stations. Charges & Cancellations Rules & Reservation Policies As you make travel plans that include reservations on Recreation.gov,
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Main Street Gas & Mart · 21 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 182 designated routes (312 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keller Peak Yellow Post Sites Along 1N96 | National forest camping area | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Shady Cove Group Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Keller Peak Yellow Post #9 | Free campsite | 0.4 mi | Free | — |
| Keller Peak Yellow Post #8 | Free campsite | 0.7 mi | Free | — |
| Keller Peak Yellow Post #7 | Free campsite | 1.1 mi | Free | — |
| Keller Peak Yellow Post #4 | Free campsite | 1.2 mi | Free | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.