Barton Flats
San Bernardino National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Angelus Oaks, CA, CA
Price: From $36 per night
Price range: $36–$71 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (449 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Barton Flats Campground provides a taste of just about everything the San Bernardino National Forest has to offer. In addition to a nearby lake and river access, a variety hiking, biking and horseback riding trails can be accessed from the campground. Its location also provides a great place for visitors to relax, take in the fresh, mountain air, and enjoy the beautiful scenery.For facility specific information, please call (909) 866-8550.The campground offers dozens of single and double cam
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/barton-flats to be notified when sites open up.
Barton Flats offers direct access to the Santa Ana River Trail and multiple hiking/biking trails in San Bernardino National Forest, plus nearby lake and river access for fishing and water sports.
Wildlife alert: Spotted Owls present in area; also home to San Bernardino Flying Squirrels and California Ground Squirrels. Amphibians like Large-blotched Ensatina observed.
Insider tips for Barton Flats: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 52 sites Firewood is available for purchase on-site Most sites have no hookups, so bring a self-contained RV or plan to tent camp Access the famed Santa Ana River Trail directly from the campground for biking and hiking
Skip Barton Flats if: You need RV hookups — most sites lack electric, water, or sewer connections. You want year-round camping — seasonal closure November through April. You're visiting in off-season — verify May opening date before traveling.
Best time to visit Barton Flats: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: San Gorgonio (ANGELUS OAKS, CA), Council (ANGELUS OAKS, CA), Oso Group (Angelus Oaks, CA), Buttercup Group Camp (Big Bear Lake, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Barton Flats
Cell signal at Barton Flats (Angelus Oaks, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
The Barton Flats Campground provides a taste of just about everything the San Bernardino National Forest has to offer. In addition to a nearby lake and river access, a variety hiking, biking and horseback riding trails can be accessed from the campground. Its location also provides a great place for visitors to relax, take in the fresh, mountain air, and enjoy the beautiful scenery.For facility specific information, please call (909) 866-8550.The campground offers dozens of single and double campsites, available for tent and RV camping.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 52 sites
Firewood is available for purchase on-site
Most sites have no hookups, so bring a self-contained RV or plan to tent camp
Access the famed Santa Ana River Trail directly from the campground for biking and hiking
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Take I-10 East to Redlands. Take the University Street exit, EXIT 80. Turn left (northbound) on University Street. Turn right onto E. Lugonia Avenue/SR-38. Continue on State Highway 38 for approximately 18 miles to the campground entrance.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — San Bernardino National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at San Bernardino National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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