Buttercup Group Camp
San Bernardino National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Big Bear Lake, CA, CA
Price: From $149 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Season: May through October
Buttercup Group Camp is an outdoor oasis nestled in Southern California’s pine-covered mountains. Big Bear Lake is nearby, a popular destination for a variety of recreational activities. The campground offers a great escape from city life and it is one of the best locales for group camping.The group campground offers one large, accessible site that can accommodate up to 40 people and eight vehicles for tent or RV camping.
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
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Buttercup Group Camp is nestled in Southern California's pine-covered mountains near Big Bear Lake, a popular destination for fishing, boating, and water sports. It's one of the best locales for group camping and offers a great escape from city life.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, American Kestrels, Coyotes, California Ground Squirrels, San Bernardino Flying Squirrels, and Southern Sagebrush Lizards are present in the area.
Insider tips for Buttercup Group Camp: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability. Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available. Fish for trout, bluegill, crappie, catfish, and largemouth bass at nearby Big Bear Lake.
Skip Buttercup Group Camp if: You need RV hookups - none are available at this campground.. You're planning to visit outside May through October - seasonal operations only..
Best time to visit Buttercup Group Camp: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during this period only..
Nearby campgrounds: Pineknot (Fawnskin, CA), Serrano (FAWNSKIN, CA), Boulder Group Camp (Big Bear Lake, CA), Green Spot Equestrian Group Camp (Big Bear City, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Buttercup Group Camp
Cell signal at Buttercup 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 · AT&T 5G: 100%
- 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.
Buttercup Group Camp is an outdoor oasis nestled in Southern California’s pine-covered mountains. Big Bear Lake is nearby, a popular destination for a variety of recreational activities. The campground offers a great escape from city life and it is one of the best locales for group camping.The group campground offers one large, accessible site that can accommodate up to 40 people and eight vehicles for tent or 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 limited availability.
Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available.
Fish for trout, bluegill, crappie, catfish, and largemouth bass at nearby Big Bear Lake.
Campground operates seasonally during this period only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From San Bernardino, take I-10 east to Running Springs. Turn onto State Highway 18 and continue to Big Bear Lake Dam. Continue about 6 miles on State Highway 18 and turn right on Summit Boulevard. Turn left at the end of road and go about a half-mile to the second gate on the right.
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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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