Tent Peg Group
San Bernardino National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: FAWNSKIN, CA, CA
Price: From $149 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Tent Peg Group Campground offers a semi-primitive location for an extended family or large group outing. The area provides easy access to many off-road vehicle trails. A variety of other recreational opportunities can be found in the vicinity.The campground offers one large group site.
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
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Tent Peg Group offers a semi-primitive setting ideal for large groups with easy access to off-road vehicle trails including the 9.7-mile Redonda Ridge Trail and Crab Creek. The campground provides basic amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, and drinking water for a dispersed camping experience.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear and Mule Deer present in area. Also documented: Mountain Quail, Spotted Owl, Southern Rubber Boa, San Bernardino Ringneck Snake, and Coast Mountain Kingsnake.
Insider tips for Tent Peg Group: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. High-clearance vehicle recommended: roads to campsite have ditches that may damage standard cars. Verify water infrastructure before arrival — reported issues with water access at sites.
Skip Tent Peg Group if: You have a sedan or low-clearance vehicle — road conditions require truck or SUV. You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You plan to visit outside May-October — seasonal closure.
Best time to visit Tent Peg Group: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Crab Flats (Big Bear City, CA), Fishermans Group (FAWNSKIN, CA), Green Valley (FAWNSKIN, CA), North Shore (Ca) (FAWNSKIN, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Tent Peg Group
Cell signal at Tent Peg Group (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.
Tent Peg Group Campground offers a semi-primitive location for an extended family or large group outing. The area provides easy access to many off-road vehicle trails. A variety of other recreational opportunities can be found in the vicinity.The campground offers one large group site.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
High-clearance vehicle recommended: roads to campsite have ditches that may damage standard cars.
Verify water infrastructure before arrival
reported issues with water access at sites.
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 Highway 38 through Running Springs and Arrowbear to Green Valley Road. Stay on the road and continue approximately 2 miles, past Crab Flats Campground.
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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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