Horse Springs Campground (San Bernardino National Forest)
Federal campground in San Bernardino National Forest
Location: Green Valley Lake, CA, CA
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
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
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/horse-springs-campground-san-bernardino-national-forest to be notified when sites open up.
Lightly used, secluded campground with a 4.6/5 rating from campers who appreciate the peaceful setting. One reviewer noted being the only camper on-site.
Wildlife alert: Bobcat, Bald Eagle, Spotted Owl, Mule Deer, and three snake species (San Bernardino Ringneck Snake, Coast Mountain Kingsnake, Southern Rubber Boa) verified in the area.
Insider tips for Horse Springs Campground (San Bernardino National Forest): First-come, first-served only — arrive early to secure a site. Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature, as cell service is unreliable (one bar reported). Bring cash as backup payment method — one camper reported difficulty locating the self-service drop box.
Skip Horse Springs Campground (San Bernardino National Forest) if: You need hookups — no hookups available.. You prefer developed facilities — only pit toilets on-site.. You visit outside May-October — campground is seasonal.. You want guaranteed solitude — trash and debris have been reported from inconsiderate campers..
Best time to visit Horse Springs Campground (San Bernardino National Forest): May-October — Official operating season for the campground..
Nearby campgrounds: Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground (Fawnskin, CA), Ironwood Group Camp (Big Bear City, CA), Crab Flats (Big Bear City, CA), Tent Peg Group (FAWNSKIN, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Horse Springs Campground (San Bernardino National Forest)
Cell signal at Horse Springs Campground (San Bernardino National Forest) (Green Valley Lake, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 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.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryFirst-come, first-served only
arrive early to secure a site.
Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature, as cell service is unreliable (one bar reported).
Bring cash as backup payment method
one camper reported difficulty locating the self-service drop box.
Official operating season for the campground.
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 km
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.
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