Fishermans Group
San Bernardino National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: FAWNSKIN, CA, CA
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 3.3 out of 5 (10 reviews)
Season: May through October
This campground is Hike In only. Fisherman’s Group Campground is a semi-primitive campground reached by a 2.5-mile hike into the mountains of southern California. The dirt road and walk to the sites are well worth the effort once you reach the campground, which is nestled in a scenic forest on the banks of Deep Creek.
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, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Fisherman's Group Campground is a scenic, semi-primitive forest campground on the banks of Deep Creek in the San Bernardino Mountains, offering excellent opportunities for fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing away from car-camping crowds.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, San Bernardino Flying Squirrel, Spotted Owl, Mountain Quail, and several snake species (Southern Rubber Boa, San Bernardino Ringneck Snake, Coast Mountain Kingsnake) present in the area.
Insider tips for Fishermans Group: Use Fisherman's Camp / Crab Creek Trail 2W07 waypoint for accurate GPS directions to the trailhead. Bring a water filtration system — essential for this hike-in campground. Approach via Highway 18 to Green Valley Lake Road to Forest Route 3N16; avoid Deep Creek Road approach per ranger reports. Small swimming hole and wading opportunities available at Deep Creek near the campground.
Skip Fishermans Group if: You need vehicle hookups — no hookups available at this campground.. You cannot hike 2.5 miles to reach your campsite — this is hike-in only, not car camping.. You require year-round access — seasonal operations May through October only.. You need more than basic amenities — vault toilets and no showers at this semi-primitive site..
Best time to visit Fishermans Group: May-October — Official operating season for the campground..
Nearby campgrounds: Tent Peg Group (FAWNSKIN, CA), Crab Flats (Big Bear City, CA), Green Valley (FAWNSKIN, CA), North Shore (Ca) (FAWNSKIN, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Fishermans Group
Cell signal at Fishermans Group (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.
This campground is Hike In only. Fisherman’s Group Campground is a semi-primitive campground reached by a 2.5-mile hike into the mountains of southern California. The dirt road and walk to the sites are well worth the effort once you reach the campground, which is nestled in a scenic forest on the banks of Deep Creek.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryUse Fisherman's Camp / Crab Creek Trail 2W07 waypoint for accurate GPS directions to the trailhead.
Bring a water filtration system
essential for this hike-in campground.
Approach via Highway 18 to Green Valley Lake Road to Forest Route 3N16; avoid Deep Creek Road approach per ranger reports.
Small swimming hole and wading opportunities available at Deep Creek near the campground.
Official operating season for the campground.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Highway 18, turn north on Green Valley Lake Road and travel 3 miles. Turn left on Forest Route 3N16 (a dirt road) and continue for about 5 miles. Park in the designated parking area just beyond the turn to Tent Peg Group Campground and walk 2.5 miles to Fisherman's Group Campground.
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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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