Shady Cove Group Campground

About

Shady Cove Group Campground sits within the Children's National Forest, a section of the San Bernardino National Forest that was rebuilt with help from local children after being devastated by wildfire. The campground offers three forested group tent sites at approximately 6,000 feet elevation, each capable of hosting up to 30 people and 8 vehicles. Every site includes picnic tables, pedestal grills, a group campfire circle, and access to drinking water. The campground serves as a base for hiking, biking, and birding, with multiple trails accessible nearby including the Trail of the Phoenix, a short paved interpretive trail at the Children's National Forest entrance about three miles away. Arrowbear Lake, stocked with rainbow trout each spring, lies approximately five miles from the campground near Running Springs, which provides dining, shopping, groceries, and fuel. One of the three group sites (Site A) is wheelchair accessible, and the campground features accessible vault toilets. The location is easily reached via paved roads, making it convenient for groups planning extended stays in the San Bernardino Mountains.

Directions

From Running Springs, drive approximately one mile on Highway 18 to the Deerlick Ranger Station/Children's National Forest Visitor Center. Turn right on Keller Peak Road and continue about five miles. Follow signs to the campground.