Crab Flats

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San Bernardino National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · San Bernardino National Forest Fees: - Single Site $27 - Holiday $29 - 8 person maximum - Camping fee includes entry for 1 vehicle. - Extra vehicle fee $8 per night. - Checks under $50 not accepted. Season: 04/18/2025 to 10/04/2025 Reservations: Call 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov . Reservations can be made as early as 6 months or as late as 24 hours in advance. 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,… Getting there: From Running Springs, travel toward Arrowbear, to Green Valley Road. Turn left, drive approximately 4 miles to Crab Flats Campground sign. Turn left and continue about 4 miles to the campground. Rules: 3 night minimum for holiday weekends. Camping site fee includes entry for 1 vehicle. Maximum 2 vehicles per site, depending on spur length (no other extra vehicles allowed). A $8 fee for extra vehicles will be collected at the campground. Due to washouts (potholes) access road to the campground is very narrow and may not accept large RV'S. Phone: 909-867-2165 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232386 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Vista Rec, Silvana Friedman