Skyline

San Bernardino National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Angelus Oaks, CA, CA

Price: From $127 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (3 reviews)

Season: May through October

The Skyline Group Campground is a great place to enjoy an extended family or large group camping experience. It is close to a variety of wilderness trails and offers abundant fishing opportunities within the surrounding mountain creeks.Backcountry hiking, biking and horseback riding trails can be found near the campground, including the famed Santa Ana River Trail, which provides miles of scenic mountain views and points of exploration. Creek fishing is also available nearby.

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, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/skyline to be notified when sites open up.

Skyline Group Campground offers an excellent extended family or large group camping experience with abundant fishing opportunities in surrounding mountain creeks and close proximity to wilderness trails including the scenic Santa Ana River Trail. Google reviewers rate it 4.8/5, calling it beautiful, clean, and one of their favorite places to camp.

Wildlife alert: Southern Pacific Rattlesnake, San Bernardino Flying Squirrel, Mexican Whip-poor-will, Steller's Jay, Northern Saw-whet Owl, Western Skink, and Ringneck Snake observed in the area.

Insider tips for Skyline: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available Creek fishing is available nearby for anglers

Skip Skyline if: You require RV hookups - none are available at most sites. You plan to camp outside May-October - seasonal operations only. You need more than 1 total site - very limited capacity.

Best time to visit Skyline: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Wild Horse Equestrian Family (Angelus Oaks, CA), Heart Bar Campground (Angelus Oaks, CA), Coon Creek Group Campground (ANGELUS OAKS, CA), Lobo Group (ANGELUS OAKS, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Skyline

Cell signal at Skyline (Angelus Oaks, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

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.

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Angelus Oaks, CA, CA★ 4.7 (3 reviews)From $127/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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The Skyline Group Campground is a great place to enjoy an extended family or large group camping experience. It is close to a variety of wilderness trails and offers abundant fishing opportunities within the surrounding mountain creeks.Backcountry hiking, biking and horseback riding trails can be found near the campground, including the famed Santa Ana River Trail, which provides miles of scenic mountain views and points of exploration. Creek fishing is also available nearby.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV30 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You require RV hookups - none are available at most sites✕ You plan to camp outside May-October - seasonal operations only✕ You need more than 1 total site - very limited capacity

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand

Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available

Creek fishing is available nearby for anglers

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G + 5G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G + 5G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Southern Pacific Rattlesnake, San Bernardino Flying Squirrel, Mexican Whip-poor-will, Steller's Jay, Northern Saw-whet Owl, Western Skink, and Ringneck Snake observed in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

From San Bernardino, travel on I-10, to the Alabama exit in the City of Redlands. Turn onto Lugonia Avenue (Highway 38) and head northeast for approximately 31 miles. Turn onto Forest Route IN02 and continue less than a mile to Heart Bar Campground. Skyline is located at the back.

Campground entrance

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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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Skyline cost per night?+
Skyline costs $127 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Skyline open?+
Skyline is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Skyline have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Skyline?+
Skyline can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet.
How do I make reservations at Skyline?+
Skyline is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Skyline?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Skyline is rated strong. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Skyline open, and what are check-in times?+
Skyline is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$127 /night★ 4.7 (3)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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