Ironwood Group Camp
Open for the 2026 season from May 1 through October 4. Reservations required through Recreation.gov with a 12-month advance booking window. Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry conditions. Campground host assistance available at nearby Big Pine Flat Family Campground.
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
From Recreation.gov
If you need assistance during your stay, please see the Host at the nearby Big Pine Flat Family Campground.
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.…
About
Ironwood Group Camp is a reservation-only group campground tucked away in the San Bernardino National Forest, approximately 7 miles from the small town of Fawnskin. Situated at 6,637 feet elevation in a mature pine forest with an adjacent grassy meadow, the campground provides a secluded setting for group gatherings away from the busier campgrounds near Big Bear Lake. The single group site accommodates up to 25 people and 5-6 vehicles. Amenities include 4 picnic tables, a group fire ring, 2 double pedestal grills, and vault toilets. Campers must bring their own drinking water as none is available on site. The access road is rough dirt requiring high clearance vehicles. Recreational opportunities abound in the surrounding area. The Big Pine Flat Recreational Shooting Range offers designated target shooting nearby. Numerous trails accommodate hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. Big Bear Lake is a short drive away for fishing (trout, bluegill, crappie, catfish, largemouth bass) and boating. The campground operates seasonally from May through early October.
Directions
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. High clearance vehicles recommended.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $127 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| clm@clm-services.com | |
| Phone | +1 (909) 866-8550 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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