Grays Peak Group Camp
San Bernardino National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Fawnskin, CA, CA
Price: From $149 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
Grays Peak Group Campground is conveniently located for campers to enjoy all that the Big Bear Lake area has to offer. Many trailheads are nearby, leading visitors through the scenic forest that surrounds the campground.The campground is located 45 miles outside San Bernardino at an elevation of 7,132 feet. It is nestled in a mixed conifer forest with a grassy understory.
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
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/grays-peak-group-camp to be notified when sites open up.
Grays Peak Group Camp offers excellent access to hiking and mountain biking trails in the scenic Big Bear Lake area, with nearby trailheads including the 3.4-mile Grays Peak Trail. Campers praise its solitude and clear night skies suitable for stargazing.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, coyotes, San Bernardino Flying Squirrels, Coast Mountain Kingsnakes, and Southern Rubber Boas have been verified in the area.
Insider tips for Grays Peak Group Camp: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand. Bring all water and supplies you need; desolate location means limited nearby resources. Open-air vault toilets; bring toilet paper and hand sanitizer.
Skip Grays Peak Group Camp if: You need RV hookups—site is suitable only for self-contained RVs.. You visit outside May-October operating season.. You want proximity to services; location is remote..
Best time to visit Grays Peak Group Camp: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Hanna Flat (Fawnskin, CA), Ironwood Group Camp (Big Bear City, CA), Serrano (FAWNSKIN, CA), Bluff Mesa Group Camp (Big Bear City, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Grays Peak Group Camp
Cell signal at Grays Peak Group Camp (Fawnskin, 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.
Grays Peak Group Campground is conveniently located for campers to enjoy all that the Big Bear Lake area has to offer. Many trailheads are nearby, leading visitors through the scenic forest that surrounds the campground.The campground is located 45 miles outside San Bernardino at an elevation of 7,132 feet. It is nestled in a mixed conifer forest with a grassy understory.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Bring all water and supplies you need; desolate location means limited nearby resources.
Open-air vault toilets; bring toilet paper and hand sanitizer.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Take I-10 east (State Highway 330) to Running Springs. Turn onto State Highway 18 and continue to Big Bear Lake Dam but do not cross the dam. Drive straight on State Highway 38 to Fawnskin and turn left on Rim of the World Drive (Forest Route 3N14). Continue for just over a mile to Forest Route 2N13. Follow Forest Route 2N13 for a short distance to the 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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