Lower Bear Cyn campground
Lower Bear Cyn
What's on-site at Lower Bear Cyn
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Lower Bear Cyn, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coldbrook | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Coldbrook Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Glenn Camp Campground (Hike Or Bike In 7 Miles) | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Glenn Camp | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Crystal Lake Rec Area | ✓ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Lower Bear Cyn -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| San Gabriel R Bl Santa Fe Dam Nr Baldwin Pk Ca | 141 cfs | → |
| Big Rock C Nr Valyermo Ca | 54 cfs | → |
| Arroyo Seco Nr Pasadena Ca | 6 cfs | → |
| Rio Hondo Ab Whittier Narrows Dam Ca | 77 cfs | → |
| San Gabriel R Ab Whittier Narrows Dam Ca | 9 cfs | → |
| San Antonio C A Riverside Dr Nr Chino Ca | · | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Lower Bear Cyn -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hesperia 1ene | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Lake Arrowhead 1.5 Se | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Wilderness San Gabriel
- Glendora Wilderness Park
- George Manooshian Park
- C Linder Equestrian Park
- Sandburg Middle School Park
- Willow Springs Park
Fishing spots
- Santa Fe Dam
- Peck Road Park Lake
- Puddingstone Reservoir
- Puddingstone Lake
- Mt Baldy Trout Pools
- Legg Lake
Points of interest
- Inspiration Point Loop--Lighting Ridge Nature Trl
- Chaparral Neighborhoods Native Plant Garden
- Summit Scenic Overlook
- Sailors Bay
Paddle runs
- North Fork - Confluence Of Soldier And Coldbrook Creeks (Se1/4,Sw1/4, Sec) 5, T2n,,R9w To Conflluence With West Fork Of San Gabriel (Sw 1/4,Sw1/4, Sec 17, T2n, R8w)
- Gaging Station Below Spillway Of Cogswell Dam (Ne 1/4, Se 1/4, Sec 19, T2n, R10w) To Confluence With Nf San Gabriel River (Sw 1/4.Sw 1/4, Sec 15, T2n, R9w)
- Cooper Canyon- Near State Highway 2 (Sw 1/4, Ne 1/4, Sec 16, T3n, R10w To Confluence With Little Rock Creek
- Mainstream - Confluence With Cooper Canyon To Confluence Wit South Fork Little Rock Creek
- Laurel Gulch To Confluence With Mineo Canyon (Se 1/4, Sw 1/4, Sec 17, T2n, R8w)
- Mainstream - Headwaters To Confluence With Cooper Canyon
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Lower Bear Cyn as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Lower Bear Cyn
Can I make reservations at Lower Bear Cyn?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Lower Bear Cyn?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Lower Bear Cyn.