Barton Flats Campground is in the San Bernardino National Forest, 36 miles northeast of the city of San Bernardino. The spacious campground is located off the Rim of the World Scenic Byway.
Barton Flats Recreation Area hugs the northern edge of Sand to Snow National Monument and the San Gorgonio Wilderness. The Barton Flats area encompasses a number of nice campgrounds, including group and equestrian campsites. Hiking trails are plentiful in the area. Especially popular is the Santa Ana River Trail which follows the contours of the mountains as it parallels the river.
Other trails lead to little Jenks Lake and out to the Grayback Amphitheater. Jenks Lake has good fishing as do many surrounding creeks and rivers. More ambitious trails head south into the San Gorgonio Wilderness.
◊ Wildlife viewing is often rewarded along the Santa Ana River, in the Sand to Snow National Monument, and around Thurman Flats Picnic Area.
◊ Horseback riders have a number of interesting riding trails leading out from Heart Bar Equestrian Group Campground and Wild Horse Equestrian Campground.
◊ The San Gorgonio Wilderness Association (SGWA) hosts evening programs at the Grayback Amphitheater on most Saturday nights and some Sunday nights during the summer months.
Barton Flats Campground has 51 level campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents. The campground is nestled in a mature oak and pine forest. A number of the sites are doubles. All of the sites must be reserved ahead of time; there are no first-come, first-serve sites. The campground requires a 2-day minimum stay on weekends and 3 days on holiday weekends.
◊ Picnic table, campgire with grill, food locker
◊ Drinking water spigots
◊ Restrooms with flush toilets
◊ Showers
◊ Paved parking aprons
| Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Barton Flats Campground Location: | 28 miles northeast of Redlands on Highway 38 |
| Elevation: | 6,360 feet |
| Mileage/Driving Time: | Redlands - 28 miles; 40 minutes
Big Bear Lake - 26 miles; 36 minutes |
| Number of Campsites: | 51 |
| Campground Open: | Late March - late October |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 vehicles, 2nd vehicle $5
Double sites 2nd vehicle free |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Mountaintop Recreation for San Bernardino National Forest |
| Big Bear Discovery Center: | (909) 382-2790 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available: | Barton Flats Campground reservations are available for camping dates from late March through late October. |
| Reservation Window: | Reservations can be made from 24 hours up to 6 months in advance of arrival date. |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 35 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | #25, 32, 33, 34 Many facilities are accessible. |
| Favorite Campsites: | #9, 10, 29, 43, 44 |
| Fees: | Single site $36 per night ($2 more on holiday weekends)
Double site $71 per night ($2 more on holiday weekends) Plus $10 reservation fee |
| Campground Map: | Barton Flats Campground Map |
| Reservations: | Barton Flats Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in: 2:00 PM Check-out: Noon |
| Barton Flats Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill, bear-resistant food lockers; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | Yes |
| Dump station: | Yes, $10 | Attractions near Barton Flats Campground: |
Best Bass Fishing Lures |
| Updates | Last Updated April 2025 |
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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.
Barton Flats Campground
Campers staying at Barton Flats Campground are close to many of the nNational Forest's popular attractions and within an easy drive of Big Bear Lake.
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