Lobo Group
San Bernardino National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: ANGELUS OAKS, CA, CA
Price: From $362 per night
Rating: 3 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Lobo Group Campground is nestled in the beautiful Barton Flats area of the San Bernardino Mountains. It is surrounded by picturesque pine trees, providing ample shade and miles of scenic landscapes. In addition to a nearby lake and river access, a variety hiking, biking and horseback riding trails can be accessed from the campground.
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, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lobo-group to be notified when sites open up.
Lobo Group is a scenic mountain campground in the San Bernardino Mountains near Barton Flats with access to hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. Campers praise it as a quiet, secluded retreat close to LA and Orange County with level tent sites and pleasant scenery.
Wildlife alert: San Bernardino Flying Squirrel, California Ground Squirrel, American Kestrel, Mexican Whip-poor-will, Spotted Owl, Southern Sagebrush Lizard, Western Skink, Ringneck Snake
Insider tips for Lobo Group: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 2 sites and high demand Bring your own water and power if using an RV; no hookups available Pack for dusty conditions based on camper reports
Skip Lobo Group if: You need RV hookups (electric, water, sewer). You require shower facilities. You're visiting outside May-October seasonal window. You're sensitive to dust.
Best time to visit Lobo Group: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Oso Group (Angelus Oaks, CA), San Gorgonio (ANGELUS OAKS, CA), Council (ANGELUS OAKS, CA), Buttercup Group Camp (Big Bear Lake, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lobo Group
Cell signal at Lobo Group (ANGELUS OAKS, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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 Lobo Group Campground is nestled in the beautiful Barton Flats area of the San Bernardino Mountains. It is surrounded by picturesque pine trees, providing ample shade and miles of scenic landscapes. In addition to a nearby lake and river access, a variety hiking, biking and horseback riding trails can be accessed from the campground.
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 entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 2 sites and high demand
Bring your own water and power if using an RV; no hookups available
Pack for dusty conditions based on camper reports
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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
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Getting there →
Take I-10 East to Redlands. Take the University Street exit, EXIT 80. Turn left (northbound) on University Street. Turn right onto E. Lugonia Avenue/SR-38. Continue on State Highway 38 for approximately 22 miles to the campground entrance.
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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.
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