Juniper Springs Group Camp
Open for the 2026 season from April 17 through October 4. Reservations available through Recreation.gov up to 12 months in advance and as late as 24 hours before arrival. Winter road closures typically prevent access outside the operating season.
Flood Advisory issued September 6 at 4:18PM PDT until September 6 at 7:15PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southeastern San Bernardino County in southern California... * WHEN...Until 715 PM PDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 418 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated moderate rain, with minor flooding already occurring in the advisory area. Between 0.25 and 0.75 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.25 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Twentynine Palms, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms Base, Twentynine Palms Airport, Amboy, Joshua Tree Lake Campground, Joshua Tree and Morongo Valley. - http://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
Juniper Springs Group Camp is a primitive backcountry group facility in the San Bernardino National Forest, situated at 7,739 feet elevation in a pinyon pine and juniper woodland. The campground sits about 10 miles from Big Bear Lake in a scenic mountain setting with a small pond on-site. Ponderosa pines dot the landscape, and meadows surround the area. The single group site accommodates up to 40 people and 8 vehicles (maximum 20-foot vehicle length). Amenities include vault toilets, four picnic tables, a group fire ring, and a double pedestal grill. This is a pack-it-out campground with no potable water or trash collection. Campers must bring all water needed for drinking and cooking. Access requires a high-clearance vehicle via Forest Routes 2N01 and 2N64Y; the campground is not recommended for trailers or low-clearance vehicles. Recreation options include hiking, mountain biking, and access to the Pacific Crest Trail. The Cactus Flats OHV staging area is nearby with 68 miles of trails. Big Bear Lake offers fishing and boating 11 miles away, where supplies and restaurants are available.
Directions
From San Bernardino, take I-10 east toward Redlands/Indio for about 8 miles. Exit at University Street and turn left. Turn right onto Lugonia Avenue and continue to Mentone Boulevard. Continue onto Highway 38 and drive about 35 miles. Turn right onto Forest Route 2N01 and travel about 2.5 miles. Turn right onto Forest Route 2N64Y and continue less than a mile to the campground. High-clearance vehicle required.
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 | $149 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (909) 382-2790 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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