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Group campsite · USDA Forest Service · San Bernardino National Forest Fees: - Group Site $127 - Holiday $137 Season: 05/02/2025 to 10/04/2025 Status: closed Reservations: Call 1-877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov . Reservations can be made as early as 12 months in advance. Overview Ironwood Group Campground offers a secluded place for an extended family or large group getaway in the mountains of Southern California. A variety of outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking, mountain biking, target shooting, fishing and boating, can be found in the surrounding area. Recreation The campground is not far from the Big Pine Flat Recreational Shooting Range, where designated target shooting is available. A variety of hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking trails are in the area. Fishing and boating at nearby Big Bear Lake are also popular activities. Anglers can look forward to a catch of trout, bluegill, crappie, catfish and largemouth bass. Because of cold water temperatures and the presence of underwater obstacles near the shorelines, swimming at the lake is somewhat discouraged, unless done in designated areas. Facilities The campground… Getting there: From San Bernardino, travel east on I-10 to Running Springs. Turn onto Highway 18 to Big Bear Lake Dam but don't cross the dam. Go straight on Highway 38 to Fawnskin. Turn left on Rim of the World Drive (Forest Route 3N14) and continue for about 6 miles. Turn left and then right on Forest Route 3N97. Continue for a short distance to the campground. Rules: Maximum of 25 persons and 5 vehicles. No refunds are given for bad weather. No extra vehicles can be accommodated at this site. Available water is limited. Please fill up RVs/trailers before coming to the campground. Please check for current fire restrictions with the Discovery Center: 1-909-382-2790 . Phone: 909-866-8550 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231971 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Silvana Friedman, Vista Rec
Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.
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