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

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/big-pine-equestrian-group-campground to be notified when sites open up.

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.

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Fawnskin, CA, CA★ 3 (3 reviews)From $127/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV30 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round according to verified data

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Spotted Owl present in area. Also watch for San Bernardino Ringneck Snake, Coast Mountain Kingsnake, and Southern Rubber Boa.

Location

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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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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground cost per night?+
Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground costs $127 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground open?+
Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground?+
Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet.
How do I make reservations at Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground?+
Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$127 /night★ 3 (3)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Ironwood Group Camp

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From $127/night

Hanna Flat

Fawnskin, CA

From $33/night

Horse Springs Campground (San Bernardino National Forest)

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From $20/night

Grays Peak Group Camp

Fawnskin, CA

From $149/night

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