North Shore (Ca)
San Bernardino National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: FAWNSKIN, CA, CA
Price: From $29 per night
Price range: $29–$56 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (95 reviews)
Season: May through October
North Shore Campground is a quiet place to camp, away from the hustle and bustle of nearby cities. The campground is nestled among Southern California’s pine-covered mountains, providing ample opportunity for outdoor relaxation and recreation.The campground offers multiple single-family campsites, available mostly for tent camping. Some sites can accommodate RVs, but hookups are not available.
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, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/north-shore-ca to be notified when sites open up.
North Shore is a quiet, well-maintained campground nestled in Southern California's pine-covered mountains with friendly staff and clean facilities. Google reviewers rate it 4.6/5 stars and praise the free hot showers and convenient wood sales.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, San Bernardino Flying Squirrel, Mule Deer, Mountain Quail, Spotted Owl, Coast Mountain Kingsnake, and Western Skink documented in area
Insider tips for North Shore (Ca): Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Wood is sold at the camp entrance for convenience Free hot showers available The 1.7-mile North Shore National Recreation Trail offers scenic views through mixed conifer forest along Little Bear Creek
Skip North Shore (Ca) if: You need RV hookups — campground has no hookups at most sites, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You plan to camp outside May through October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit North Shore (Ca): May through October — Verified operational season per RIDB data.
Nearby campgrounds: Dogwood (FAWNSKIN, CA), Fishermans Group (FAWNSKIN, CA), Tent Peg Group (FAWNSKIN, CA), Crab Flats (Big Bear City, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at North Shore (Ca)
Cell signal at North Shore (Ca) (FAWNSKIN, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- 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.
North Shore Campground is a quiet place to camp, away from the hustle and bustle of nearby cities. The campground is nestled among Southern California’s pine-covered mountains, providing ample opportunity for outdoor relaxation and recreation.The campground offers multiple single-family campsites, available mostly for tent camping. Some sites can accommodate RVs, but hookups are not available.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
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 high demand
Wood is sold at the camp entrance for convenience
Free hot showers available
The 1.7-mile North Shore National Recreation Trail offers scenic views through mixed conifer forest along Little Bear Creek
Verified operational season per RIDB data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From San Bernardino, take Highway 18 about 20 miles to the Lake Arrowhead exit. Take Highway 173 for 5 miles to the northeast side of the lake. Turn right on Hospital Road and follow it to the campground.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#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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