Fishermans Group
Campground · California · 4 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Deep Creek, California Wild and Scenic River (Wild) · Open Access
- 4
- Bookable sites
- up to 8
- People per site
- 5,154 ft
- Elevation
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.The facts
- Season: 04/22/2025 – 11/20/2025 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 4 bookable sites
- 5 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: AREA FISHERMANS GROUP, S&P
Site types
- 4 Group Walk To
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Shade
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.
5 campsites at Fishermans Group
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | AREA FISHERMANS GROUP | Group Walk To | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 002 | AREA FISHERMANS GROUP | Group Walk To | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 003 | AREA FISHERMANS GROUP | Group Walk To | — | — | — | 8 | |
| 004 | AREA FISHERMANS GROUP | Group Walk To | — | — | — | 8 | |
| Scan & Pay Group | S&P | Management | — | — | — | 8 |
Getting there
34.24671, -117.11082 · 34°14'48.1"N 117°6'39.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 9.4 | 8.4 | 6.2 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 2.8 | 4.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Fishermans Group
- Can you reserve a site at Fishermans Group?
- Yes, Fishermans Group is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Fishermans Group have?
- 5 sites in total, of which 4 can be booked.
Also listed by
Fishermans Group also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Fishermans Group's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $10 per night/per site
Restrictions:
- Hike in only.
- No vehicles. Maximum of 8 persons per site.
- Fire restrictions vary throughout the year.
Camping near Fishermans Group
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- Holcomb Valley OHV Road 3N16 1.8 mi · Facility
- Rim of the World Scenic Byway 1.8 mi · Facility
- Green Valley Lake 2 mi · Facility
- Deep Creek 2.1 mi · Facility
- Heaps Peak Arboretum Day Use Area 3 mi · Facility
- Arrowbear Lake 3.1 mi · Facility
- Rouse Ranch OHV Road 2N25 3.2 mi · Facility
- Keller Peak Yellow Post Sites 3.6 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 909-382-2600
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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