Horse Springs Campground

Campground · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

San Bernardino National Forest (NF) · Open Access

5,724 ft
Elevation

 

For those visitors who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the nearby Big Bear valley, Horse Springs campground offers a secluded escape unlike many others on the San Bernardino National Forest. Surrounded by a high desert environment, the campground is a cluster of juniper and pine trees that offers sweeping mountain views in all directions.

This campground is ideal for OHV users, as it is close to designated green-sticker routes and close to the forest boundary with the BLM Juniper Flats district. There are 11 single-family campsites, some with lots of shade and others with little to no shade.

The facts

  • Season: Year-Round — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

Recreation.gov's own page

Getting there

34.35212, -117.07049 · 34°21'7.6"N 117°4'13.8"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in9.48.46.22.60.80.10.20.20.20.62.84.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.3 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 Horse Springs Campground

Can you reserve a site at Horse Springs Campground?
No. Horse Springs Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Horse Springs Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Horse Springs Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $10 per night/per site. Please be prepared to pay with either cash or check. America the Beautiful Interagency Senior and Access Passes provide for 50% off site fees per night. Include pass number on envelope when paying.

Restrictions:

  • 8 persons maximum. 2 vehicles maximum.
  • Avoid parking on grasses and vegetation at all times.
  • Campsites have a 14 day camping limit.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Horse Springs Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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