Heart Bar Equestrian
San Bernardino National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: Angelus Oaks, CA, CA
Price: From $314 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Heart Bar Equestrian Campground is available by reservation and is for equestrian campers only. It provides access to some of Southern California’s greatest backcountry horseback riding trails and a variety of other recreational opportunities in the surrounding area as well. The campground offers one large-group campsite, available for tent or RV camping.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/heart-bar-equestrian to be notified when sites open up.
Heart Bar Equestrian is a dedicated horse camping facility with excellent access to Southern California's backcountry horseback riding trails, including the scenic Santa Ana River Trail. Campers praise the convenient loop layout with centrally-assigned horse corrals and shaded campsites.
Wildlife alert: Southern Pacific Rattlesnake, San Bernardino Flying Squirrel, Mexican Whip-poor-will, Northern Saw-whet Owl, and Ringneck Snake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Heart Bar Equestrian: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Corrals are assigned by site; plan your setup accordingly. Bring your own firewood or purchase on-site; firewood is available for sale.
Skip Heart Bar Equestrian if: You do not have a horse — this is equestrian-only camping.. You need RV hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You plan to visit November through April — seasonal closure..
Best time to visit Heart Bar Equestrian: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Heart Bar Campground (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 Equestrian
Cell signal at Heart Bar Equestrian (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 Equestrian Campground is available by reservation and is for equestrian campers only. It provides access to some of Southern California’s greatest backcountry horseback riding trails and a variety of other recreational opportunities in the surrounding area as well. The campground offers one large-group campsite, available for tent or RV camping.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Corrals are assigned by site; plan your setup accordingly.
Bring your own firewood or purchase on-site; firewood is available for sale.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
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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 miles until you reach Forest Route IN02. Continue less than a mile 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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