Best camping near Big Bear Lake
134 campgrounds · 134 ranked · updated 2026-07-25 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Big Bear Lake, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 134 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Pine Knot
Good
1.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Pine Knot camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of California. Situated in the San Bernardino Mountains, this camping area offers a range of amenities to…
Why 100: 49 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Pineknot Campground
Good
1.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Pineknot Campground is a popular camping area located in the state of California. Situated in a picturesque setting, this campground offers various amenities to enhance the…
Why 100: 49 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Pineknot Family Campground
Good
1.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Pineknot Family Campground, located in the state of California, is a popular camping area that offers various amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides RV and tent…
Why 100: 49 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Deer Group Campground
Good
1.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Deer Group Campground is a popular camping destination located in the state of California. It is a scenic camping area that offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 100: 53 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Buttercup Group Camp
Good
1.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 86°F
The Buttercup Group Camp in California offers a stunning view of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the nearby Convict Lake. With plenty of nearby activities, such as hiking…
Why 100: 49 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Big Bear Military
Good
1.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 86°F
The Big Bear Military camping area, located in California, offers a range of amenities for campers. This camping area provides well-maintained facilities, including picnic tables…
Why 100: 49 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Buttercup Group Campground
Good
1.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Buttercup Group Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Situated amidst the stunning natural beauty, the campground offers a wide range of…
Why 100: 49 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Serrano
Good
2.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 86°F
The Serrano camping area, located in California, offers campers a delightful outdoor experience. It provides a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay, including picnic…
Why 100: 47 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Serrano Family Campground
Good
2.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Serrano Family Campground is a popular camping area located in the state of California. Nestled in the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains, this campground offers a range of…
Why 100: 46 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
YP#25
Good
2.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Yp#25 camping area, located in the state of California, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides picnic tables and fire pits for each campsite, as…
Why 100: 55 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Boulder Group Campground
Good
2.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Boulder Group Campground is a picturesque camping area situated in California. It offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience. The campground provides…
Why 100: 56 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Yellow Post #26
Good
2.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Yellow Post #26 is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Nestled in the heart of nature, this campground offers a peaceful retreat for outdoor…
Why 100: 55 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Yellow Post #27
Good
3.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Yellow Post #27 camping area is a serene and picturesque campground located in California. This camping spot offers a secluded and rustic experience for nature lovers. The…
Why 100: 58 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Yellow Post 1
Good
3.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Yellow Post 1 camping area, located in the state of California, offers campers a serene and picturesque experience surrounded by nature. Although it is a primitive campground with…
Why 100: 51 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Seven Oaks Mountain Resort
Good
3.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 86°F
The Seven Oaks Mountain Resort camping area, located in California, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides spacious and well-maintained camping…
Why 100: 62 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Big Bear Lake
The Big Bear Lake area has 134 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Big Bear Lake
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.