Camping In and Around LAKE ARROWHEAD

Camping in the Lake Arrowhead Area

The Lake Arrowhead area is home to some of the most beautiful campgrounds in the state for beautiful camping experiences. Campgrounds are meticulously maintained and most provide potable water, power and showers. They are open from May through October and access is per-night fee or Adventure Pass. It is highly recommended all visitors stop by the Arrowhead Ranger Station prior to embarking. The three types of Adventure Passes (Daily, Weekly, Second Vehicle) are available at: Arrowhead Ranger Station, 28104 Highway 18 (Near Arrowhead Villa Rd.) - (909)337-2444 Lake Arrowhead Chamber of Commerce in the Lake Arrowhead Village - (909)337-3715 7-Eleven, 306 S. Highway 173 (Near the Village and Highway 189) (909)336-1697 Wake and Wheel Connection, 27278-A Highway 189 in Blue Jay - (909)337-7433

Arrowhead Ranger District Trail Map

Northshore Campground Located on the Northshore near Arrowhead Community Hospital. 27 campsites are nestled among the oaks with easy acess to Deep Creek a short two mile hike away. Crabflats Campground Located near Running Springs off of Green Valley Road. Some of the best offroad trails around center around this 29 site campground. Free during Winter. Dogwood Canyon Campground Located just off Daley Canyon on Dogwood Road. 93 secluded sites surrounded by spectacular dogwood trees. Green Valley Campground Located near Running Springs off of Green Valley Road and nearby Green Valley Lake. 27 sites, 13 of which dedicated to vehicles up to 22 feet. Camping along Lake Arrowhead is sure to get you in touch with nature and provide a picturesque experience like no other.

CAMPING, HIKING, FISHING in the San Bernardino Mountains

Spring is here and summer is right around the corner. YIPPEE! And I'm sure many people share my enthusiasm. ARE YOU READY to enjoy "THE GREAT OUTDOORS?" Here in the San Bernardino Mountains, we have something for everyone who enjoys outdoor activities: CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, OFF ROADING & MUCH MORE. So dust off the tent (or, for lightweights like ME, the RV), pack up the kids and come on up. The following are useful links that will answer questions you may have before heading out.
Start your search at the MOUNTAINTOP RANGER DISTRICT to get info on hiking trails, maps and your ADVENTURE PASS. To enjoy our forest, you MUST have a "Permit." At this link you'll learn HOW purchasing the ADVENTURE PASS helps our National Forest. You can buy the pass on-line or at one of the Ranger Stations. To see where your money is going, check out YOUR FEES AT WORK.
Make sure you click here and learn how the forest can be a wonderful experience for the kids. Then let them explore JUST FOR KIDS to find out about SMOKEY the BEAR and WOODSY OWL. Lots of fun!!
For general maps, topo maps and brochures, click HERE. This is an awesome NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM MAP in PDF form that shows ALL the trails across the good old USA.
For more information and more links about The San Bernardino Mountains, try the links below:
Frequently Asked Questions
Recreational Activities
Forest Rules and Regulations
Google Map to Ranger Station in SKY FOREST
Please feel FREE to call or e-me for any additional information