Fishermans Group

FS USDA Forest Service · FAWNSKIN, CA · Developed

Conditions

Road Access Dirt
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Hookup Dry Camping
Access Dirt Road
Style Potable Water Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites5
Group Sites4
Overnight Sites5

Location

34.2467083, -117.1108222 · PO BOX 290 , FAWNSKIN , CA 92333

Description

Overview

This campground is Hike In only. Fisherman's Group Campground is a semi-primitive campground reached by a 2.5-mile hike into the mountains of southern California. The dirt road and walk to the sites are well worth the effort once you reach the campground, which is nestled in a scenic forest on the banks of Deep Creek.

Recreation

Visitors enjoy access to some great birding and wildlife viewing. Other activities include hiking, horseback riding, hunting and mountain stream fishing. A variety of trailheads can be accessed near the campground.

Facilities

The campground provides four walk-in sites that can accommodate up to eight people per site for tent camping. There are no hookups of any kind at the campground. Drinking water and trash collection are also not provided. Stream water must be boiled or filtered prior to drinking. A bear-proof trash container is provided at the facility, but campers must pack out what they pack in.

The campsites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. A vault toilet is provided. Horses are permitted at the campground, however, there are no corrals or watering stations available.

Natural Features

The campground is situated along Deep Creek, 2.5 miles into an area forested by tall pine, oak and cedar trees at an elevation of about 7,000 feet. It is nestled in the mountains of southern California, in the San Bernardino National Forest.

Nearby Attractions

Big Bear Lake and the Big Bear Discovery Center are located about 21 miles from the campground. The center provides information on the area, a nature-themed gift shop, educational programs and restroom facilities. Trailheads are available at and near both the lake and the visitor center.

Directions

From Highway 18, turn north on Green Valley Lake Road and travel 3 miles. Turn left on Forest Route 3N16 (a dirt road) and continue for about 5 miles. Park in the designated parking area just beyond the turn to Tent Peg Group Campground and walk 2.5 miles to Fisherman's Group Campground.

Activities

CAMPING FISHING HIKING HORSEBACK RIDING HUNTING WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

Phone909-382-2600
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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