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| Location | Big Bear City, California |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $29–$56/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (215 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 45 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 66 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
More California RV parks with: Pull-Through Sites · Big Rig Sites
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Heart Bar Campground, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights10 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night
Not yet releasedThis weekend · Not yet releasedRecreation.gov hasn't opened these dates yet
Heart Bar Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in CA. It lists 66 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 45 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability checked Oct 10 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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No recent availability data on Recreation.gov: this grid may be out of date, so check availability with the provider. Showing 40 of 66 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
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| 045 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 046 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 030 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 059 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 048 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 065 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 022 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 071 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 074 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 003 standard nonelectric |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (215 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“good hikes nearby. sites are spacious. toilets stink if you aren't the first ones using them in the morning. :) ”
“Campsite 18 - large open space. good for star gazing, probably want a canopy for the day time. 20 ft trailer and 20 ft F150 fit like a glove, probably could've fit a slightly bigger setup too. will be back.”
“Beautiful area with a big meadow. Clean campgrounds and bathrooms. Very kind hosts. Big Bear Lake is very close by to get more ice and fresh cuts at Stater Bros.”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 45 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
HWY 38 FOREST SERVICE RD 1N02
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Heart Bar Campground sits at about 6,880 feet among mature pines on a high ridge in the San Bernardino National Forest, offering a mix of open sites and tree-shaded pitches with clear mountain views. The campground contains 66 sites in three loops Aspen Loop (32 sites), Grinnell Peak Loop (17 sites) and Sugarloaf Loop (17 sites) and the site inventory breaks down to 63 sites that accommodate both RVs and tents plus 3 RV-only sites. Individual campsites are outfitted with a picnic table and a metal campfire ring with grill; accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided, and firewood is sold on site. There are no electrical, water or sewer hookups at Heart Bar, though a nearby dump station with potable water is available; additional parking spaces and some accessible campsites make the area usable for a range of visitors. Because understory is limited, many sites feel exposed and offer less privacy than lower-elevation forest camps, and the campground's location roughly 30 miles northeast on Highway 38 from the Redlands area, just off Forest Route IN02 keeps it removed from the busier lakefront developments about 20 miles away at Big Bear. Heart Bar is primarily a gateway to backcountry recreation rather than a base for developed-riverfront amenities: the Santa Ana River Trail and an extensive network of riding and mountain-bike routes begin in this part of the forest, and the Wildhorse Creek Trail, accessed just north of camp, follows about 5 miles of rolling terrain, gains nearly 1,100 feet and leads toward remote camping south of Wildhorse Meadow; creek fishing is available in nearby drainages. More broadly, the San Bernardino National Forest supports biking, climbing, fishing, hiking, horse camping and horseback riding, hunting, interpretive programs, off-highway vehicle use, swimming, wildlife viewing and winter sports check specific trail and area regulations before you go. Reservations for Heart Bar are managed through Recreation.gov (booking windows commonly open six months in advance for individual sites and 12 months for group sites) and some sites are offered on a first-come, first-served basis; there are no on-site reservation offices, so plan ahead and know the policies: a $10 service fee applies to most changes or cancellations, late cancellations typically forfeit the first night's use fee, no-shows may incur additional fees, and refund requests must be made within 14 days of departure. For current seasonal openings, site availability and the most up-to-date rules, consult Recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777 (charges on your statement appear as "Recreation.gov 877-444-6777").
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
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| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length |
Picks are 45 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Los Angeles (Los Angeles International (LAX)), about 94 mi straight-line from Heart Bar Campground. RV rentals in Los Angeles
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| $29 |
| 054 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 032 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 066 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 067 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 042 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 069 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 028 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 056 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 029 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 037 rv nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 040 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 053 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 033 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 070 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 060 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 072 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 041 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 068 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 047 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
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| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Heart Bar Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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