Green Valley
San Bernardino National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: FAWNSKIN, CA, CA
Price: From $29 per night
Price range: $29–$56 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (174 reviews)
Season: May through October
Green Valley Campground is located near Arrowbear in the San Bernardino National Forest in Southern California. It is centered between Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear Lake, providing ample recreational opportunities in the area’s pine-covered mountains. Green Valley Lake, known for its exceptional trout fishing, is located about a mile from this beautiful mountain campground.The campground offers single-family sites for tent and RV camping.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/green-valley to be notified when sites open up.
Green Valley Campground offers a quiet, peaceful mountain setting in San Bernardino National Forest with exceptionally clean facilities and direct access to Green Valley Lake for trout fishing. Google reviewers consistently praise the serene atmosphere, well-maintained sites, and clean restrooms.
Wildlife alert: Spotted Owl, mule deer, gray fox, and multiple snake species (Southern Rubber Boa, San Bernardino Ringneck Snake, Coast Mountain Kingsnake) documented in the area.
Insider tips for Green Valley: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 36 sites. Bring a self-contained RV or tent; no hookups available. Green Valley Lake is approximately 1 mile away for trout fishing access. Level, maintained sites with fire rings and picnic tables at each site.
Skip Green Valley if: You need RV hookups — none are available.. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only..
Best time to visit Green Valley: May-October — Official operating season per RIDB data..
Nearby campgrounds: Crab Flats (Big Bear City, CA), Tent Peg Group (FAWNSKIN, CA), Fishermans Group (FAWNSKIN, CA), Shady Cove Group Campground (FAWNSKIN, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Green Valley
Cell signal at Green Valley (FAWNSKIN, CA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Green Valley Campground is located near Arrowbear in the San Bernardino National Forest in Southern California. It is centered between Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear Lake, providing ample recreational opportunities in the area’s pine-covered mountains. Green Valley Lake, known for its exceptional trout fishing, is located about a mile from this beautiful mountain campground.The campground offers single-family sites for tent and RV camping.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 36 sites.
Bring a self-contained RV or tent; no hookups available.
Green Valley Lake is approximately 1 mile away for trout fishing access.
Level, maintained sites with fire rings and picnic tables at each site.
Official operating season per RIDB data.
Things to do nearby
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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 Running Springs, travel east on Highway 18 about 3 miles to Green Valley Lake Road. Turn left and continue about 6 miles 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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