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    4.0 (16 reviews)

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    PCT Trail
    Wonder W.

    The campground itself was stunning. The boulders and rock formations were AWESOME! We were stoked to get there after the gnarly trek up. Which is one of the two reasons why I'm only giving it 3 stars. We took a Chevy diesel up and had no idea how extreme the road was going to be. So many bumps our truck was moving all over the place. We were going less than a mile per hour the whole way up. It felt like HOURS. We were definitely wishing for an off road built rig or Raptor to scream through the road. It was just too much getting up there. The second thing was the bathroom stalls. Holy Crap-----literally. Smells so bad my nose was stinging. Rather shat in the woods than go in there. They probably don't clean them out often due to the horrible road up. I am not trying to hate! It was all worth the experience. We had a blast climbing on the rocks and running around the trail. We went up to the fuller ridge trail (PCT) and hiked around. There are some incredible views up there that over look HWY 10 east/west. I would definitely go back if we had a different vehicle and my own crapper. Ha!

    Krystle A.

    This was our first time camping here and let me just say it far exceeded our expectations. The views are spectacular and if you have kids it's a short hike to check out some of the most breathtaking views. Be warned that the bathrooms here are pretty bad. I would suggest bringing your own portable toilet or a gas mask if plan to use the campground bathroom. Other then that there are really no complaints. We stayed in spot #23; be a great spot for a bigger group to share with site 25 as they are pretty close to one another. Second photo posted is of campsite 25 so can see how close it is. Not a lot of level spots for tents. After scoping out the campground we felt spot #30 would be the ideal spot to try out next. A hike to the lookout tower for sunset is a must! And make sure to bring your own water. For this campground not having any park rangers on site we really didn't have any issues. All the other campers were friendly and respectful. Ya not everyone was quiet right at 10pm but no one was out of hand or being super loud. Overall we had an amazing time and will be back for another adventure soon!

    Sonia M.

    I enjoyed my walk to the Black Mountain Tower. This site is clean and beautiful. I saw mostly young adults who like to boulder climb. Pretty cool!

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    My favorite place to come and camp hands down. Just can't beat it in Southern California.

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    Ask the Community - Boulder Basin Campground

    How many total campsites are on this campground?

    There are about 32 campsites

    Where is it?

    Tech it is in Banning; it's just past Idyllwild California. San Bernardino National forest

    Do you guys think you can get a small trailer into the campsite with a 4x4 vehicle?

    Prob not.

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    Dogwood Family Campground - Yellow Jacket infestation (each trap had between 50 to over 100 in 2 days). We had 6 traps set up.

    Dogwood Family Campground

    4.2(201 reviews)
    62.1 km

    9/7/2026 thru 9/9/2025…read more We come to Dogwood every year because we really Love it here. We do the hiking trail twice a day, grill some meats, take Hot showers before bed and sleep in tents. It is beautiful here, the facilities are clean and most importantly you can take Free HOT showers. This year we planned to stay two nights at Campsite #87. But left early, only staying the one night leaving around 1pm on 9/8/2025. During the night around 1am we heard someone or an animal walking around outside our tent. (We have Never experienced any kind of wild life animal or people walking into our campsite before. This was the first time this happened to us). The steps were light and almost human. The light grunting and chewing on what sounded like twigs or maybe acorns and light heavy breathing is what made us realize it was not human. But we were not sure and all of us were scared to look outside. After staying still and playing dead for two to three hours we finally fell asleep and woke up around 5:30am. And started our day. Went for a hike and came back to our tent / campground. HUGE Black Bear encounter. We got back to our campsite before 10ish, ate, relaxed and were drinking tea. When suddenly out of no where I saw a huge Black Bear just casually strolling into our neighbors campsite walking past their RV camper and headed we towards the garbage dumpsters or towards the Rimforest high school. We Jumped into our car and stayed there until the bear was out of site. Then we met with the Park ranger and let them know that we just saw the Black bear. Park ranger then confirmed that the bear was also here last night. And that that there was a Mountain Lion lurking around as well. So we had to be on high alert and if we see the mountain lion to hide or get in your car. I gave my family members one look and within one second we agreed to pack up and head back home. Although we know bears can be seen whenever you go hiking or camping. We never expected it to actually ever happen to us. So to be safe we had to cut our trip short.

    Another great stay. This year we did not have nearly as many yellow jackets (thank goodness). This…read moreyear we maybe had 4-5 all trip. Last year 6-year-old nephew got stung over 16 times one afternoon. They ended up having to take him to the emergency room and leave to go back home on the first night. I suggest if you're going to bring traps just incase to hang them around the site. Last year we set up 6 traps around the site and water spout. Each trap had between 50-over 100 in just 2 days. That would be my only complaint about this campground. The bathrooms are plentiful clean. They are serviced and refilled multiple times a day. There are free hot showers too. The sites are pretty shaded and depending on where you stay...some sites are small and others are nice and secluded. There are some sites with hookups towards the front of the campground. The camp hosts are attentive and give you warnings when wild animals have been spotted. We did have a black bear run through our site at breakfast one day but it just passed through and didn't bother us. Best local campground close enough to Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear.

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    Dogwood Family Campground - Great place to come with families from our church.

    Great place to come with families from our church.

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    Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area - Rocky shoreline.

    Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area

    3.5(290 reviews)
    75.2 km

    Clean & beautiful. a nice environment in the winter! Loved to hike on little paths with our son &…read moredog

    I have to update my review because I've been here so many times, and it's improved vastly since my…read morefirst impression. As I reread my previous review I realized that I had only seen a portion of the lake. In reality, the lake is huge. It extends towards 173 and allows for fishing and boating. A great way to spend time outdoors. I believe they sell California fishing licenses, fishing and boating supplies, and even boat rentals! There are separate parking lots for docking/boating and regular day parking. There are bathroom building facilities available. There are numerous trails, including part of Section C of the PCT runs through the Silverwood Lake SRA. There are many camping spaces and group camping available as well. In the times when I've camped here the ranger station has always been kind and knowledgeable, answering my many questions. I've only been to the marina store once or twice, but the staff was friendly and accommodating. I went to the Silverwood Lake SRA office for the first time recently and parked there while hiking part of the PCT. The lady there was very nice and helped me find my way. The peace officers are very nice and knowledgeable. I recently did some exploring and got lost. LOL. Shout Out to Officer Bakke for going above and beyond and helping me find the PCT on my birthday. That was the best birthday present. Thank you to the helpful men and women at California State Parks for keeping us safe. I would definitely recommend this park for hiking, camping, or boating. It's not safe to drink the water due to algae bloom. I wouldn't fish here either, but some people do it. No swimming during algae bloom as it can cause illness. Hiking: Depending on the trail you may or may not have shade, stay hydrated. Camping: Some campers like to play their music loud. So unfortunately, there's that. So glad this park is here in the area.

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    Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area - First time on the PCT...I cried...so happy. Thank you God

    First time on the PCT...I cried...so happy. Thank you God

    Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area
    Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area

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    Mountain Oak Campground - Baked Sweet Potato is a must

    Mountain Oak Campground

    4.4(36 reviews)
    105.9 km

    What an awesome campground near Mt. High Resort and Angeles Crest Hwy. The campground is situated…read moreacross from Jackson Lake, where people can be seen fishing and riding paddle boards. We reserved Campground No. 12, a spacious corner lot that offers one of the BEST VIEWS of the sunset. During summer hours, the sun doesn't set fully until close to 9 pm, and from a distance, I could see the city lights, which was Lancaster. The campground provides bear lockers to store food, as bears are commonly seen in the area. It's essential to keep food properly in the evening. The campground also has flush toilets and toilet paper, though they may not be the cleanest. There's a fire pit for burning wood and a table for dining. If you forget to bring your wood, the campground host sells a bundle for $10. Overall, I had a great time hanging out with friends, and the distance is tolerable for many Angelenos.

    What an awesome little spot!…read more Emphasis on little. The campsites are very close to one another with very tight parking for your vehicles. However, if you come in with more of a community mindset than seeking isolation in nature, it'll be just fine. We went camping with our teen and our toddler (sorry neighbors), but there were lots of other children around so it felt pretty family-friendly. The camp host was super friendly and they had local firewood for sale onsite. Facilities were pretty clean, even when they were a little bit more on the trashed side during a 5am bathroom run (was it children or critters, idk but the toilet paper was everywhere haha). Every campsite had a bear box, picnic bench, and fire pit; trash disposal was conveniently placed and walking distance from most campsites. Since it was July, it was on the warmer side but still fresh and beautiful. My toddler had a blast chasing all the lizards. And while we were a little nervous about the bear warnings with a hyperactive toddler in our party, we didn't see anything bigger than a squirrel. We will definitely be back!

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    Mountain Oak Campground - Campfire view 2 from site 11 at Mount Oak Valyermo, California

    Campfire view 2 from site 11 at Mount Oak Valyermo, California

    Mountain Oak Campground - Sunset

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    Mountain Oak Campground - Lots of green even in the summer.

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    Lots of green even in the summer.

    Serrano Campground - Site #87

    Serrano Campground

    4.2(252 reviews)
    50.9 km

    Review 63/365 day challenge…read more Updating my review, 2nd time staying at this campground. We enjoyed it a lot 2 years/2 summers ago and returning 08.13-15.25 for another family summer camping trip. We're at Campground # 28 Campground # 27 is accommodating for disabilities. Which was right across from our campground # 28. #27 had majority all pavement in the campsite. Around the picnic table along they have their own water spout for water use. Also located closest to the restroom/showers, has a pavement road leading up to it for easy access. REMINDER there is no washing dishes sink available on these campgrounds nor can you use the restroom sinks to wash anything. There is a sign that it isn't allowed. So make sure to bring your own water! This time around downfall is the electrical plugs in both of the restrooms, weren't working the 2 nights stay we were there. I asked the associates that were driving around daily regards to the power. They told me it's a hit or miss. Sometimes the power isn't working and there's nothing that can be done to fix it. The downfall. Love the Serrano campground since it's not far from the actual Big Bear village. Still definitely recommend it. Really clean & everyone is respecting each other especially at night.

    You like camping, but don't want to drive 3 to 4 hours away. This campsite is located in the north…read moreshore area of Big Bear Lake. Approximately a 1hour, 40 minutes drive from West Covina. Campsite was very nice, clean & very well kept. Campsite host on site. Our campsite was a double site, #32/33, and was wonderfully beautiful. Restrooms & showers located nearby, plenty of shade spots for tent setup. Numerous hiking trails available, short walk to lake for fishing, (purchase fishing license before you arrive) bike riding, and boat rentals are also offered, but kind of expensive. Must reserve sites, 6 months ahead. We'll definitely come back, maybe annually.

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    Serrano Campground - Site #90

    Site #90

    Serrano Campground - Campground # 28 08.22.25

    Campground # 28 08.22.25

    Serrano Campground - Site #86

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    Green Valley Campground - Nighttime

    Green Valley Campground

    4.3(65 reviews)
    54.7 km

    This is a great campground local to San Diego. About a 40 minute drive. I used to go to the…read moreCuyamaca Campgrounds a lot. This one is located about 5 minutes away. Green Valley has (small - around 3 feet high) falls and cool water to soak in. It is south of the main campground and the public can park there (I think there is a parking fee to get into the campground?) and 10 minute walk down to the falls. Really peaceful, and the amenities (showers/bathrooms) have been greatly improved over the years. It barely feels like 'roughing it'! My onlycomplaint, and it was a BIG one is the flying BUGS were buzzing/bombing me he entire trip! Some people's blood (MINE) is supposed to attract them more than others. Because I noticed other campers were NOT impacted. Bring a skeeter hair net or repellent. I went in September , Space 41. Oh! and wild turkeys came right up to my camp space! Cool.

    Had a blast spending our weekend here. Rangers are prompt and please do purchase firewood on site…read more(it's cheaper than other places and works great) Quiet area and enjoyed everything. Restrooms are clean with toilet paper and sink. Just no paper towels (take a hand towel) Stayed from 6/19/20 to 6/21/20 and all slots were taken but everyone was respectful to each other. Ground is dirt and bit not leveled well so do be wise to where you want to place your tent. One slot can have about 2-4 tents (depending on the tent size) we have 1- 4person and 2-2 people tent ... worked out great! Will definitely be back :)

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    Green Valley Campground - Birds galore

    Birds galore

    Green Valley Campground - Little stream by our campground

    Little stream by our campground

    Green Valley Campground - Lake

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