Green Valley Campground
Description
Nestled between Big Bear Lake and Lake Arrowhead in the San Bernardino National Forest, Green Valley Campground makes for a scenic and relaxing mountain getaway. The campground sits at 7,200 feet below a mix of towering fir, pine, and cedar trees, home to both RV and tent sites with picnic tables, fire rings, flush toilets, and drinking water that provide just the right amount of convenience. Green Valley Lake, a private, fee-based lake offers boating, fishing, and swimming just a mile away, while a general store nearby provides groceries, fishing gear, and camping supplies.
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When to go
Green Valley Campground is open from mid-April to mid-October. It’s popular in summer thanks to its high altitude and access to swimming on Green Valley Lake, which make it a great way to escape the Southern California heat (summer highs are in the mid 70s). Summer is the wildflower season, too. For spring and fall visits, temperatures can dip into the 30s—bring cold-weather camping gear.
Activities
Offered near the campground.
Biking
Forest Service roads near this campground cater to gravel and mountain bikers. Or, head a bit further up the mountains to the S...Read more
Boating
When the weather just gets too hot, there’s no better place to take refuge than in the San Bernardino National Forest. There ar...Read more
Fishing
From May to August, Green Valley Lake is regularly stocked with trout. Just know a day fee applies for fishing at this private ...Read more
Hiking
Hikers can head straight from Green Valley Campground up to Little Green Valley Road until it becomes the Little Green Valley T...Read more
Horseback riding
Horseback riding is allowed on all National Forest trails-- that means you can venture through all of the wilderness areas, inc...Read more
Off-roading (OHV)
Get those wheels dirty and head on over to San Bernardino to get away from city traffic. Popular runs include John Bull, Holoco...Read more
Climbing
Both the Green Valley Lake Pinnacles and Crafts Peak climbing areas are close to this campground.
Snow sports
Your opportunities for national forest fun are endless in the winter. You can find skiing, snowboarding, sledding, tubing, snow...Read more
Swimming
Green Valley Lake features a swimming beach, though a fee applies. Free swimming is available at Big Bear Lake.
Wildlife watching
You can spot wildlife just about everywhere, with the usual raccoons and squirrels, woodland creatures left and right, along wi...Read more
Terrain
Natural features you'll find at Green Valley Campground.
5 Reviews
Great for two families with kids if you get the two adjacent sites in the back (sites 21,22 I think)
This campground is only second in my long list of favorites in the San Bernardino's.
As you drive up the camp ground immediately forks. All the best sites sit to the right. The right (eastern) side of the camp ground has far fewer sites to choose from and has great shade for the large pines that grow there. Site 35-36 are both beautiful double sites with lots of shade, room, and privacy, while site 37 is a single with the same.
All sites to the left (western) side of the campground are relatively close and exposed, but closer to the off road highways so the choice is yours. Either way this is a great place to camp with running water and flushing toilets.
- Park
- San Bernardino National Forest
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Phone Number
- 909-866-8550
- Directions
- View on Google Maps
- Official Website
- View Website
- Coordinates
- 34.245° N, 117.063° W
- Unknown price
- Tent Only: 6 Sites (Up to 8 people per site)
- Unknown price
- Tent / RV / Trailer: 20 Sites (Up to 8 people per site)