Heart Bar Campground
San Bernardino National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Angelus Oaks, CA, CA
Price: From $29 per night
Price range: $29–$56 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (215 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Heart Bar Campground provides access to some of southern California’s greatest backcountry hiking, biking and horseback riding trails, as well as a nice play to experience nature. A variety of recreation opportunities are available in the surrounding area as well, leaving little more to be desired from a campsite.The campground offers multiple single, double and accessible campsites, available for tent and RV camping. While there are no hookups available at the campground, a dump station wit
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/heart-bar-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Heart Bar Campground provides access to excellent backcountry hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails in southern California, including the Santa Ana River Trail. Google reviews praise the spacious sites and well-maintained amenities with an average rating of 4.6/5 stars.
Wildlife alert: San Bernardino Flying Squirrel, San Bernardino Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Mexican Whip-poor-will, Steller's Jay, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Northern Saw-whet Owl, Western Skink, Ringneck Snake, and Southern Pacific Rattlesnake have been documented in the area.
Insider tips for Heart Bar Campground: Book early as a federal campground with high demand Arrive early in the day for first-come-first-served spots, as reviewers report Friday bookings fill quickly Sites include bear boxes, fire rings, and picnic tables
Skip Heart Bar Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites. You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You prefer not to use vault toilets.
Best time to visit Heart Bar Campground: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Heart Bar Equestrian (Angelus Oaks, CA), Wild Horse Equestrian Family (Angelus Oaks, CA), Skyline (Angelus Oaks, CA), Coon Creek Group Campground (ANGELUS OAKS, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Heart Bar Campground
Cell signal at Heart Bar Campground (Angelus Oaks, CA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- 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.
The Heart Bar Campground provides access to some of southern California’s greatest backcountry hiking, biking and horseback riding trails, as well as a nice play to experience nature. A variety of recreation opportunities are available in the surrounding area as well, leaving little more to be desired from a campsite.The campground offers multiple single, double and accessible campsites, available for tent and RV camping. While there are no hookups available at the campground, a dump station with potable water is available nearby.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as a federal campground with high demand
Arrive early in the day for first-come-first-served spots, as reviewers report Friday bookings fill quickly
Sites include bear boxes, fire rings, and picnic tables
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From I-10 in San Bernardino, take the Alabama exit in the city of Redlands to Lugonia Avenue (State Highway 38). Travel northeast on Highway 38 for approximately 30 mile,s to Forest Route IN02. Continue less than a mile to the campground.
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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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