Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground
Closed — The campground is currently closed for the winter season. Reservations are available up to 12 months in advance for this group facility through Recreation.gov. Fire restrictions prohibit wood and charcoal fires; only gas, kerosene, or pressurized liquid fuel stoves and lanterns are permitted.
From Recreation.gov
**Fire restrictions are currently in effect at this campground that prohibit wood fires, charcoal fires, wood-burning camp stoves, and charcoal grills. **Persons with a valid California Campfire Permit may use a portable campfire ring/pit, stove, or lantern in an area at least five feet from any flammable materials provided that the portable campfire ring/pit, stove, or lantern only burns gas, kerosene, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel, with a shut-off valve. [Forest Order No. 05-12-00-25-05][1] [Forest Order No. 05-12-00-25-05 - Exhibit A][2] [1]: https://www.fs.usda.gov/sites/nfs/files/r05/sanbernardino/publication/alerts/Forest%20Order%20No.%2005-12-00-25-05%20-%20Fire%20Restrictions.pdf [2]: https://www.fs.usda.gov/sites/nfs/files/r05/sanbernardino/publication/alerts/Forest%20Order%20No.%2005-12-00-25-05%20-%20Exhibit%20A%20%26%20B.pdf
Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 7:47PM PST until December 30 at 1:00PM PST by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Isolated gusts to 65 mph possible below the passes. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains, San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San Gorgonio Pass near Banning, and Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will occur through and below the Cajon Pass and adjacent foothills, below the San Gorgonio Pass, and through the canyons of the Santa Ana Mountains.
About
Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground serves as a dedicated facility for equestrian camping groups in the San Bernardino Mountains. Situated at 6,820 feet elevation in a mature pine forest with open meadows, the campground offers a single group site that can accommodate up to 25 people and five vehicles. The facility is well-equipped for horse camping, featuring horse corrals, hitching racks, a horse staging area, and watering stations specifically for equestrian use. The campsite includes multiple picnic tables, grills, and a group campfire circle. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided, though water is limited and visitors are advised to fill RV and trailer tanks before arrival. The campground provides access to numerous recreational opportunities. Nearby Big Bear Lake offers fishing for trout, bluegill, crappie, catfish, and largemouth bass, as well as boating. Hikers and mountain bikers can access various trailheads near the campground. Off-road vehicle enthusiasts can explore nearby Cactus Flats, which features approximately 68 miles of OHV and motorcycle trails. The campground is reached via a 7-mile dirt road requiring high-clearance vehicles, located about 7 miles from Fawnskin where markets and restaurants are available.
Directions
Take Highway 330 to Running Springs, then head northeast on Highway 18 to Highway 38. Do not cross the Big Bear Lake Dam. Continue on Highway 38 to Fawnskin. Turn onto Forest Road 3N14 and continue about 6 miles to Forest Road 3N16. Turn left and continue less than a mile, then turn right and continue to the campground. High clearance vehicles recommended.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $127 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 23ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| clm@clm-services.com | |
| Phone | +1 (909) 866-8550 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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