Juniper Springs Group Camp
San Bernardino National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: Angelus Oaks, CA, CA
Price: From $149 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Juniper Springs Group Campground is a primitive facility located about 10 miles from Big Bear Lake, a scenic, year-round recreation destination. The camp offers a great location from which to explore the mountains of Southern California.The campground is located in the San Bernardino Mountains at an elevation of 7,739 feet, where ponderosa pines dot the site. A pinyon pine and juniper woodland and meadow surround the area and a small pond is on-site.A grocery store, general store and restaurants
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Fishing
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Juniper Springs Group Camp offers a secluded, stunning location about 10 miles from Big Bear Lake with excellent access to hiking, mountain biking, and off-road vehicle trails. Campers praise it as quiet and well-maintained with plenty of space for groups.
Wildlife alert: Scorpions have been found at this campground. Also present: Black-tailed Jackrabbits, Anna's Hummingbirds, Western Tanagers, Pinyon Jays, Dusky Flycatchers, Western Skinks, Blainville's Horned Lizards, and Coast Horned Lizards.
Insider tips for Juniper Springs Group Camp: High-clearance 4x4 vehicle required — the 3.1-mile access road is rough with ruts and rocks. Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Bring a black light to check for scorpions in your sleeping area and gear.
Skip Juniper Springs Group Camp if: You don't have a high-clearance 4x4 vehicle.. You need RV hookups — no hookups available.. You prefer paved roads and easy access..
Best time to visit Juniper Springs Group Camp: Year-round — Campground operates year-round and Big Bear Lake is a year-round recreation destination..
Nearby campgrounds: Green Spot Equestrian Group Camp (Big Bear City, CA), Heart Bar Campground (Angelus Oaks, CA), Coon Creek Group Campground (ANGELUS OAKS, CA), Wild Horse Equestrian Family (Angelus Oaks, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Juniper Springs Group Camp
Cell signal at Juniper Springs Group Camp (Angelus Oaks, CA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 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.
Juniper Springs Group Campground is a primitive facility located about 10 miles from Big Bear Lake, a scenic, year-round recreation destination. The camp offers a great location from which to explore the mountains of Southern California.The campground is located in the San Bernardino Mountains at an elevation of 7,739 feet, where ponderosa pines dot the site. A pinyon pine and juniper woodland and meadow surround the area and a small pond is on-site.A grocery store, general store and restaurants can be found 11 miles away in Big Bear Lake.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryHigh-clearance 4x4 vehicle required
the 3.1-mile access road is rough with ruts and rocks.
Book early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Bring a black light to check for scorpions in your sleeping area and gear.
Campground operates year-round and Big Bear Lake is a year-round recreation destination.
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Getting there →
From San Bernardino, merge onto I-10 and travel east toward Redlands/Indio, about 8 miles. Exit at University Street and turn left. Turn right onto Lugonia Avenue and continue to Mentone Boulevard. Continue onto Highway 38 and drive about 35 miles. Turn right onto Forest Route 2N01 and travel about 2.5 miles. Turn right onto Forest Route 2N64Y and continue less than a mile to the campground. The dirt road prevents low-clearance vehicles from accessing 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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