Boulder Group Camp
San Bernardino National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Big Bear Lake, CA, CA
Price: From $149 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Season: May through October
Boulder Group Campground is a great place to bring an extended family or large group for a relaxing camping excursion. Its convenient location provides access to all of the area’s greatest recreation opportunities and lets campers relax and enjoy nature in the pine-covered mountains of Southern California.The campground offers one large group site for tent camping. It can accommodate up to 40 people and eight vehicles and is accessed by a dirt road.
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, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/boulder-group-camp to be notified when sites open up.
Boulder Group Camp offers a convenient location in the pine-covered mountains of Southern California with access to hiking, mountain biking trails including Seven Oaks Trail, and various water recreation opportunities at Big Bear Lake.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, Spotted Owls, Coyotes, San Bernardino Flying Squirrels, and several snake species (Coast Mountain Kingsnake, Southern Rubber Boa) documented in the area.
Insider tips for Boulder Group Camp: Book early - this is a federal campground with high demand Access to Seven Oaks Trail and multiple hiking/biking options west of Big Bear Lake Village Group-friendly site designed for extended families or large groups
Skip Boulder Group Camp if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available. You plan to camp outside May-October seasonal window. You prefer smaller, less structured camping experiences.
Best time to visit Boulder Group Camp: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Bluff Mesa Group Camp (Big Bear City, CA), Serrano (FAWNSKIN, CA), Pineknot (Fawnskin, CA), Buttercup Group Camp (Big Bear Lake, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Boulder Group Camp
Cell signal at Boulder Group Camp (Big Bear Lake, 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.
Boulder Group Campground is a great place to bring an extended family or large group for a relaxing camping excursion. Its convenient location provides access to all of the area’s greatest recreation opportunities and lets campers relax and enjoy nature in the pine-covered mountains of Southern California.The campground offers one large group site for tent camping. It can accommodate up to 40 people and eight vehicles and is accessed by a dirt road.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early - this is a federal campground with high demand
Access to Seven Oaks Trail and multiple hiking/biking options west of Big Bear Lake Village
Group-friendly site designed for extended families or large groups
Official operating season per verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From San Bernardino, take I-10 east to Running Springs. Continue on Highway 18 to Big Bear Lake Dam, but do not cross the dam. Go 3 miles and turn right on Tulip Lane. Turn right on Mill Creek Road (Forest Road 2N10) and continue about 2 miles. Turn on Forest Road 2N10B and travel a short distance to the campground.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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