Heart Bar Campground

About

Heart Bar Campground is nestled among pine-covered mountains at 6,880 feet elevation in the San Bernardino National Forest. The campground offers 89 sites across three loops (Aspen, Sugarloaf, and Grinnell Peak), with 63 sites reservable through Recreation.gov and 26 available first-come-first-served. Sites accommodate both tents and RVs up to 50 feet, with each site equipped with a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Vault toilets and potable water are provided, along with bear-proof food storage boxes. The campground provides access to some of southern California's finest backcountry trails. The Santa Ana River Trail offers miles of scenic mountain views, while the Wildhorse Creek Trail explores 5 miles of rolling terrain with nearly 1,100 feet of elevation gain. Big Bear Lake is approximately 20 miles away, offering additional water recreation, golf, shopping, and dining options. The typical operating season runs from mid-April through early October. Reservations require a 2-night minimum on weekends and 3-night minimum on holiday weekends, and can be made up to 24 hours in advance.

Directions

From I-10 in San Bernardino, take the Alabama exit in Redlands to Lugonia Avenue (State Highway 38). Travel northeast on Highway 38 for approximately 30 miles to Forest Route 1N02. Continue less than a mile to the campground.