Campground

Fishermans Group

San Bernardino National Forest · FAWNSKIN · California — managed by USDA Forest Service

Books out fast — 1 of 4 weekends we sampled are sold out
Fishermans Group campground
Photo: Recreation.gov

Weekend availability at Fishermans Group

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 1:25 PM PT

Sold out 2 of the next 6 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.

  • Fri, Sep 18
    Sold out
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Sold out
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Open
    4/4 sites
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Open
    4/4 sites
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Open
    3/4 sites
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Limited
    2/4 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

How booked is Fishermans Group?

as of September 19

Weekends book out well ahead here — 1 of the 4 Saturdays we sampled, as far out as Nov, are already sold out. When a site frees up it's gone again within minutes, so people watch Fishermans Group and hear the instant one opens for their dates. Weekdays still have room — for now.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Sep 26Sold out
Oct 10Open
Oct 31Open
Nov 14Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Sep 23Open
Oct 21Open
Nov 18Open

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
5
Group Walk-In

About this campground

Overview This campground is Hike In only. Fisherman's Group Campground is a semi-primitive campground reached by a 2.5-mile hike into the mountains of southern California. The dirt road and walk to the sites are well worth the effort once you reach the campground, which is nestled in a scenic forest on the banks of Deep Creek. Recreation Visitors enjoy access to some great birding and wildlife viewing. Other activities include hiking, horseback riding, hunting and mountain stream fishing. A variety of trailheads can be accessed near the campground.Facilities The campground provides four walk-in sites that can accommodate up to eight people per site for tent camping. There are no hookups of any kind at the campground. Drinking water and trash collection are also not provided. Stream water must be boiled or filtered prior to drinking. A bear-proof trash container is provided at the facility, but campers must pack out what they pack in. The campsites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. A vault toilet is provided. Horses are permitted at the campground, however, there are no corrals or watering stations available. Natural Features The campground is situated along Deep Creek, 2.5 miles into an area forested by tall pine, oak and cedar trees at an elevation of about 7,000 feet. It is nestled in the mountains of southern California, in the San Bernardino National Forest. Nearby Attractions Big Bear Lake and the Big Bear Discovery Center are located about 21 miles from the campground. The center provides information on the area, a nature-themed gift shop, educational programs and restroom facilities. Trailheads are available at and near both the lake and the visitor center.

Getting there

From Highway 18, turn north on Green Valley Lake Road and travel 3 miles. Turn left on Forest Route 3N16 (a dirt road) and continue for about 5 miles. Park in the designated parking area just beyond the turn to Tent Peg Group Campground and walk 2.5 miles to Fisherman's Group Campground.

Elevation
5,154 ft
Contact
909-382-2600

Activities

  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • HUNTING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • HIKING
  • FISHING
  • CAMPING

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