Grays Peak Group Camp
Campground · California · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
San Bernardino National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 25 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 40
- People per site
- 7,136 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Grays Peak Group Campground is conveniently located for campers to enjoy all that the Big Bear Lake area has to offer. Many trailheads are nearby, leading visitors through the scenic forest that surrounds the campground.Recreation
The campground provides access to a variety of hiking and mountain biking trails, including the Grays Peak Trail, which leads to Hanna Flat Campground. The 3.4-mile trail starts with some steep climbing before easing into a gradual incline after a mile. The Butler Park Fire Lookout is a short, 1-mile hike or bike from the campground.Fishing and boating in nearby Big Bear Lake are popular activities. Anglers can look forward to a catch of trout, bluegill, crappie, catfish and largemouth bass. Because of cold water temperatures and the presence of underwater obstacles near the shorelines, swimming at the lake is somewhat discouraged, unless done in designated areas.
Facilities
The campground offers one large group site for tent and RV camping. It can accommodate up to 40 people and eight vehicles. Parking spurs are gravel and utility hookups are not provided.The campsite is equipped with several tables, a campfire circle and grills. Vault toilets are provided. Drinking water and trash collection are not available.
Natural Features
The campground is located 45 miles outside San Bernardino at an elevation of 7,132 feet. It is nestled in a mixed conifer forest with a grassy understory. Mature trees provide much shade throughout the area, but open meadows are also available.Nearby Attractions
The Big Bear Discovery Center is located about 5 miles from the campground. A variety of information regarding the area, a gift shop, educational programs, an interpretive trail and restroom facilities are available.The facts
- Season: 05/02/2025 – 10/04/2025 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- Vehicles up to 25 ft
- Up to 40 people per site
- Loops: GRAY
Site types
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
1 campsite at Grays Peak Group Camp
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GRAY | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 40 | 🐾 |
Getting there
Take I-10 east (State Highway 330) to Running Springs. Turn onto State Highway 18 and continue to Big Bear Lake Dam but do not cross the dam. Drive straight on State Highway 38 to Fawnskin and turn left on Rim of the World Drive (Forest Route 3N14). Continue for just over a mile to Forest Route 2N13. Follow Forest Route 2N13 for a short distance to the campground.
34.27347, -116.97067 · 34°16'24.5"N 116°58'14.4"W
Typical weather
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| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.4 | 3.5 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.9 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 Grays Peak Group Camp
- Can you reserve a site at Grays Peak Group Camp?
- Yes, Grays Peak Group Camp is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Grays Peak Group Camp have?
- 1 site.
- What is the maximum RV length at Grays Peak Group Camp?
- 25 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Grays Peak Group Camp?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Grays Peak Group Camp.
Also listed by
Grays Peak Group Camp also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Grays Peak Group Camp's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Group Site $149 - Holiday $159
Restrictions:
- Campground capacity, maximum of 40 persons and 8 vehicles. No extra vehicles can be accommodated at this campground.
Camping near Grays Peak Group Camp
- Hanna Flat 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Ironwood Group Camp 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Serrano 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bluff Mesa Group Camp 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Holcomb Creek 2 mi · Facility
- Big Bear Lake 2 mi · Facility
- Big Pine Flat Recreational Shooting Site # 1 2.8 mi · Facility
- Big Pine Flat Recreational Shooting Site # 2 3.1 mi · Facility
- Bear Creek 3.4 mi · Facility
- Big Pine Flat Recreational Shooting Site # 3 3.5 mi · Facility
- Aspen Glen Snow Play Area 3.6 mi · Facility
- Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain 3.7 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 909-866-8550
- Email clm@clm-services.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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