Buttercup Group Campground is in the San Bernardino National Forest, a short distance south of the town of Big Bear at Big Bear Lake. Pineknot Campground is a close neighbor. Buttercup Group Campground is set in a mature pine forest with plenty of shade and privacy. Nearby Big Bear Lake is a favorite destination for boating, waterskiing, swimming, and fishing. Mountain biking and hiking are popular activities in the area.
The group campground can accommodate up to 40 people with tents or RVs. Reservations are required. Campers must pack out their own trash.
| Buttercup Group Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Buttercup Group Campground Location: | South of the town of Big Bear, off Summit Blvd, past Pineknot Campground |
| Elevation: | 7,000 feet |
| Mileage/Driving Time: | 118 miles east of Los Angeles - 2:20 |
| Number of Campsites: | 1 |
| Open - Closed: | Late April through mid-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 Buttercup Group Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations required | whenever campground is open |
| Booking Window: | Reservations can be made from 4 days up to 12 months in advance of arrival. |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 25 feet, access via dirt road |
| Accessible Sites: | Accessible features in campground |
| Fees: | $149 per night ($10 more on holiday weekends) |
| Reservations: | Buttercup Group Campground |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, Noon |
| Buttercup Group Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | 5 Picnic tables, 1 double pedestal grill, - no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, tap water, but no trash pick up |
| Showers: | at Serrano Campground |
| Dump station: | at Serrano Campground, $10 | Attractions near Buttercup Group Campground: | Find interpretive programs, boating, waterskiing, and fishing at Big Bear Lake. Stop in at the Big Bear Discovery Center. Enjoy the facilities at Snow Summit Ski Lift for mountain biking, sight-seeing, and to jump start hiking trips.
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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.
Buttercup Campground
Big Bear Lake is a wonderful place for group camping. Buttercup Group Campground is close to many of the most popular attractions at the lake.
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