Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground
San Bernardino National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Fawnskin, CA, CA
Price: From $127 per night
Rating: 3 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground is a beautiful place to take the horses on a camping outing. The facility is comfortably equipped for the equestrian camper and is close to a variety of hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails. It is also not far from the scenic, year-round recreation destination of Big Bear Lake.The campground offers one group equestrian site, available for tent and RV camping.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground is specifically equipped for horse camping with access to hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails near scenic Big Bear Lake. The campground offers fishing opportunities for trout, bluegill, crappie, catfish, and largemouth bass.
Wildlife alert: Spotted Owl present in area. Also watch for San Bernardino Ringneck Snake, Coast Mountain Kingsnake, and Southern Rubber Boa.
Insider tips for Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Bring a self-contained RV as most sites have no hookups Access via Highway 330 to Running Springs, then Highway 18 to Highway 38, then Forest Road 3N14 to Fawnskin
Skip Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground if: You need RV hookups - only electric hookups available and most sites have none. You require seasonal certainty - campground has seasonal operations despite year-round listing.
Best time to visit Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Ironwood Group Camp (Big Bear City, CA), Hanna Flat (Fawnskin, CA), Horse Springs Campground (San Bernardino National Forest) (Green Valley Lake, CA), Grays Peak Group Camp (Fawnskin, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground
Cell signal at Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground (Fawnskin, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
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.
Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground is a beautiful place to take the horses on a camping outing. The facility is comfortably equipped for the equestrian camper and is close to a variety of hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails. It is also not far from the scenic, year-round recreation destination of Big Bear Lake.The campground offers one group equestrian site, available for tent and RV camping.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring a self-contained RV as most sites have no hookups
Access via Highway 330 to Running Springs, then Highway 18 to Highway 38, then Forest Road 3N14 to Fawnskin
Campground operates year-round according to verified data
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Take Highway 330 to Running Springs, then head northeast on Highway 18 to Highway 38. Do not cross the Big Bear Lake Dam. Continue on Highway 38 to Fawnskin. Turn onto Forest Road 3N14 and continue about 6 miles to Forest Road 3N16. Turn left and continue less than a mile, then turn right and continue to the campground. High Clearance vehicles recommended.
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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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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