About this campground
One of the best places to view wildlife in Big Bear is at the Stanfield Cut-off, the causeway that crosses the eastern portion of Big Bear Lake. In winter, watch for bald eagles. Call the Big Bear Discovery Center for bald eagle count, 909-382-2790. All year watch for white pelicans, coots, great blue herons, and mergansers. Fishing information: Rainbow trout is planted 3 times per month spring through fall. A fishing license is required for 16 years and over.
Activities
- FISHING
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- BLUFF MESA GROUP CAMPSan Bernardino National Forest1 mi
- Bear CreekSan Bernardino National Forest2 mi
- BOULDER GROUP CAMPSan Bernardino National Forest2 mi
- GRAYS PEAK GROUP CAMPSan Bernardino National Forest2 mi
- Alpine Slide at Magic MountainSan Bernardino National Forest3 mi
- Aspen Glen Snow Play AreaSan Bernardino National Forest3 mi
Explore more California camping
Big Bear Lake doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby California campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
Browse California camping →Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.