Facility Details - BUTTERCUP GROUP CAMP, CA

Overview

Buttercup Group Camp is an outdoor oasis nestled in Southern California's pine-covered mountains. Big Bear Lake is nearby, a popular destination for a variety of recreational activities. The campground offers a great escape from city life and it is one of the best locales for group camping.

Natural Features:

The group campground is situated at an elevation of about 7,000 feet and is heavily forested with pine trees. The site is relatively shady and secluded. It is about two miles from Big Bear Lake and is accessed by a dirt road.

Recreation:

Fishing and boating at Big Bear Lake are popular activities. Anglers can look forward to trout, bluegill, crappie, catfish and largemouth bass, among other species. Because of the very cold water and the presence of underwater obstacles near the shoreline, swimming at the lake is sometimes discouraged.

Visitors also enjoy the area's plentiful hiking, mountain biking and climbing opportunities. The campground provides access to a number of trails and points of exploration.

Facilities:

The group campground offers one large, accessible site that can accommodate up to 40 people and eight vehicles for tent or RV camping. The site is equipped with tables, grills and a campfire circle. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.

Nearby Attractions:

A general store and restaurants can be found in the city of Big Bear Lake.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Accessible Sites Campfire Circles Climbing Drinking Water Grills	Group Camping Hiking Parking Area Trailheads Vault Toilets
Within 10 Miles
Bike Rentals Boat Rentals Canoeing Fishing Fuel Available General Store	Jet Skiing Kayaking Laundry Facilities Propane Swimming Wireless Internet

Know Before You Go

Click here for more information on the San Bernardino National Forest

The campground is managed by Mount Hood Recreation, a division of Northwest Land Management. Comment forms and more information are available from campground hosts or CLM's website.

Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures, contact the Big Bear Discovery Center at (909) 866-3437.

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
34.23528, -116.88028
34°14'7"N, 116°52'49"W

From San Bernardino, take I-10 east to Running Springs. Turn onto State Highway 18 and continue to Big Bear Lake Dam. Continue about 6 miles on State Highway 18 and turn right on Summit Boulevard. Turn left at the end of road and go about a half-mile to the second gate on the right.