Barton Flats
Open for the 2026 season from April 3 through October 25. Reservations only via Recreation.gov with a 6-month rolling booking window. Minimum 2-night stay on weekends, 3 nights on holiday weekends. Highway 38 currently has one-way traffic control Monday through Friday, 7am to 5pm; an alternate route via Big Bear is available.
Flood Watch issued October 9 at 12:16PM PDT until October 11 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of Southwest California, including the following areas, Apple and Lucerne Valleys, Coachella Valley, Riverside County Mountains, San Bernardino County Mountains, San Diego County Coastal Areas, San Diego County Deserts, San Diego County Mountains, San Diego County Valleys and San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Tropical Storm Rachel will bring periods of moderate to heavy rain to all of San Diego County, Riverside County mountains and deserts, and San Bernardino County mountains and deserts. Maximum hourly rainfall rates of 0.50 to 0.60 inches per hour are possible for San Diego Coast and Valleys. Maximum hourly rainfall rates of 0.50 to 0.70 inches per hour are possible across area deserts and 0.70 to 1 inch per hour rates are possible across area mountains. Heaviest rainfall is most likely late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Temporary Phone Outage
Temporary Phone OutageDue to a local power outage at the San Bernardino National Forest, Supervisors Office our telephone system is not working. This includes all offices and Visitor Centers. We have set up a temporary phone number for PAL information. Please call (909) 382-7993 for Fuelwood…
About
Barton Flats Campground sits at 6,335 feet in the San Bernardino Mountains, 36 miles northeast of San Bernardino along the Rim of the World Scenic Byway (Highway 38). The campground features 51 sites tucked among pine and oak trees, including 7 ADA-accessible sites. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring with grill, paved parking apron, and bear-proof food storage box. Facilities include flush toilets, hot showers, potable water, and an RV dump station available for a $10 fee. Firewood is sold on-site. The campground provides access to the Rio Monte Trail, a 2.5-mile path that ends at Rio Monte Panorama overlooking the Santa Ana River Valley. The trail also connects to Jenks Lake, which is stocked with rainbow trout and allows non-motorized boating. Barton Flats operates as a reservation-only campground through Recreation.gov with no first-come-first-served sites. Single sites accommodate up to 8 people and one vehicle, while double sites allow up to 16 people and two vehicles. Dogs are permitted on leash.
Directions
Take I-10 East to Redlands. Take the University Street exit (Exit 80). Turn left (north) on University Street. Turn right onto E. Lugonia Avenue/SR-38. Continue on Highway 38 for approximately 18 miles to the campground entrance.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $36 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (909) 382-2882 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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