Bluff Mesa Group Campground is in the San Bernardino National Forest, southwest of Big Bear Lake. By trail it is a 2½-mile hike to the lake. By road, about 6 miles via Mill Creek Road. Big Bear Lake offers swimming, boating, waterskiing, and fishing. Mountain biking and hiking are popular activities in the area.
Bluff Mesa Group Campground is in a scattered conifer forest with meadows nearby. The group campground can accommodate up to 40 people with tents or RVs. Reservations are required. There is no potable water available at the campground.
| Bluff Mesa Group Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Bluff Mesa Group Campground Location: | 6 miles on Mill Creek Road from Big Bear Lake |
| Elevation: | 7,650 feet |
| Mileage/Driving Time: | 124 miles east of Los Angeles - 2:34 |
| Number of Campsites: | 1 |
| Open - Closed: | Late April to early October |
| Max. People per Site: | 40 |
| Vehicles per Site: | 8 |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | California Land Management for San Bernardino National Forest |
| Big Bear Discovery Center: | (909) 382-2790 |
| Reservations at Bluff Mesa Group Campground | |
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| Reservations required | whenever campground is open |
| Booking Window: | from 4 days up to 12 months in advance of arrival |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 45 feet, coming in on dirt road |
| Accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | $149 per night ($10 more over holiday weekends) |
| Reservations: | Bluff Mesa Group Campground |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, Noon |
| Bluff Mesa Group Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | 5 picnic tables, 1 double pedestral grill, 1 group fire ring - no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets - no water |
| Showers: | at Serrano Campground |
| Dump station: | at Serrano Campground, $10 | Attractions near Bluff Mesa Group Campground: | Explore Castle Rock and try a little rock climbing. Head out hiking on a trail to the lake. Go mountain biking on local dirt roads. Enjoy Big Bear Lake with fishing, boating, and interpretive programs.
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Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Check carefully on the reservation site when you make your reservation to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Groups camping at Big Bear find a range of activities and scenic places to visit. Campers at Bluff Mesa Group Campground have the privacy of a secluded camp only a few miles from the lake.
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