Recreation area

Holcomb Creek

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

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

California Department of Fish and Game plants rainbow trout twice per month in spring, upstream from crossing. Small mountain creek, little water during drought periods, tributary to Deep Creek NW of Big Bear Lake; steep, forested on south side with willows and sage lining the banks. Directions: From Lucerne Valley, at junction Hwy's 18-247; take Hwy 18 S, go 21 mi. to Big Bear City at junction Hwy 38. Take Hwy 38 W, go 8 mi. to Fawnskin. From Fawnskin go N on USFS Rd. 3N14 4.5 mi. to Holcomb Creek crossing. USFS Rd. 3N08 (Holcomb Creek Rd.) follows creek north.

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