Dogwood
San Bernardino National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: FAWNSKIN, CA, CA
Price: From $40 per night
Price range: $40–$79 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (943 reviews)
Season: May through October
Dogwood Campground is a family-friendly facility located in the heart of the San Bernardino National Forest. All sites must be reserved to enjoy the area’s scenic surroundings and plentiful recreational opportunities.The nearest community is Lake Arrowhead, which provides a variety of restaurants and quaint shops. It is just five minutes from the campground.
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, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/dogwood to be notified when sites open up.
Family-friendly campground in San Bernardino National Forest with 88 sites, scenic trails under a mile long (Dogwood Trail and Enchanted Loop Trail), and excellent amenities including flush toilets, showers, and fishing opportunities. Google reviews average 4.7/5 stars with campers praising the friendly staff, clean facilities, tall trees, and spacious site layout.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, San Bernardino Flying Squirrel, Mule Deer, Mountain Quail, California Spotted Owl, and Western Skink present in the area
Insider tips for Dogwood: Book early — this is a popular federal campground that fills quickly Most sites lack water/sewer hookups; only select sites have electric hookups Bring extra clothing as the area is significantly colder than surrounding regions Dogs are allowed at the campground
Skip Dogwood if: You need full hookups (water/sewer) — not available at most sites. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You want privacy between sites — sites are spacious but in a family-friendly environment.
Best time to visit Dogwood: May-October — Official operating season; campground is closed November through April.
Nearby campgrounds: North Shore (Ca) (FAWNSKIN, CA), Fishermans Group (FAWNSKIN, CA), Tent Peg Group (FAWNSKIN, CA), Crab Flats (Big Bear City, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Dogwood
Cell signal at Dogwood (FAWNSKIN, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- 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.
Dogwood Campground is a family-friendly facility located in the heart of the San Bernardino National Forest. All sites must be reserved to enjoy the area’s scenic surroundings and plentiful recreational opportunities.The nearest community is Lake Arrowhead, which provides a variety of restaurants and quaint shops. It is just five minutes from the campground.
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 popular federal campground that fills quickly
Most sites lack water/sewer hookups; only select sites have electric hookups
Bring extra clothing as the area is significantly colder than surrounding regions
Dogs are allowed at the campground
Official operating season; campground is closed November through April
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, travel north on Hwy 18 toward Lake Arrowhead. Just before Rim of the World High School, turn left (north) onto Daley Canyon Access Road (3 miles west of Arrowhead Ranger Station). Turn right into the campground entrance. This road will bring you straight into 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.
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