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Group campsite · USDA Forest Service · San Bernardino National Forest Fees: For information about payments or making changes to your reservation, please visit the Recreation.gov Rules and Reservation Polices page: here Season: 04/18/2025 to 10/04/2025 Reservations: Call 1-877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov . Reservations can be made as early as 12 months in advance. Overview Buttercup Group Camp is an outdoor oasis nestled in Southern California's pine-covered mountains. Big Bear Lake is nearby, a popular destination for a variety of recreational activities. The campground offers a great escape from city life and it is one of the best locales for group camping. Recreation Fishing and boating at Big Bear Lake are popular activities. Anglers can look forward to trout, bluegill, crappie, catfish and largemouth bass, among other species. Because of the very cold water and the presence of underwater obstacles near the shoreline, swimming at the lake is sometimes discouraged. Visitors also enjoy the area's plentiful hiking, mountain biking and climbing opportunities. The campground provides access to a number of trails and points of exploration. Facilities The group campground offers one large, accessible site that can accommodate up to 40 people and… Getting there: From San Bernardino, take I-10 east to Running Springs. Turn onto State Highway 18 and continue to Big Bear Lake Dam. Continue about 6 miles on State Highway 18 and turn right on Summit Boulevard. Turn left at the end of road and go about a half-mile to the second gate on the right. Rules: - Please bring garbage bags! - All pets must be leashed! - For current fire restrictions contact the Big Bear Discovery Center Pack out what you pack in and Leave No Trace! Phone: 909-866-8550 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231967 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Vista Recreation, Vista Rec
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