Heart Bar Equestrian Group Campground is in the San Bernardino National Forest about 41 miles east of the city of San Bernardino. The equestrian camp is separate from the nearby Heart Bar Family Campground. Horseback riders find wonderful trails leading south into the San Gorgonio Wilderness. Visitors to the area also enjoy fishing and non-motorized boating at nearby Jenks Lake.
The turnoff to the campground along Highway 38 is unmarked. Look for the road 2.8 miles east of South Fork Campground.
Heart Bar Equestrian Group Campground is a single campsite for up to 65 people with horses. The campground has space for 21 vehicles and includes 46 corrals. The site accommodates both tent and RV camping. Included at the campsite are multiple tables and a campfire circle with a grill. The campground requires a 2-day minimum stay on weekends and 3 days on holiday weekends.
Heart Bar Equestrian Group Campground neighbors Wild Horse Equestrian Campground which offers horse camping for up to 8 or 16 people at their 11 campsites.
| Heart Bar Equestrian Group Campground Basics | |
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| Heart Bar Equestrian Group Campground Location: | 34 miles northeast of Redlands off Highway 38 |
| Elevation: | 6,900 feet |
| Mileage/Driving Time: | Redlands - 34 miles; 53 minutes
Big Bear Lake - 21 miles; 31 minutes |
| Number of Campsites: | 1 |
| Campground Open: | Late April through early November |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 21 |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Mountaintop Recreation for San Bernardino National Forest |
| Big Bear Discovery Center: | (909) 382-2790 |
| Reservations for Heart Bar Equestrian Group Campground | |
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| Reservations available: | Reservations are available whenever campground is open, from 24 hours to 12 months in advance of arrival date. |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 22 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | Accessible restrooms |
| Fees: | $314 per night ($10 more on holiday weekends) |
| Reservations: | Heart Bar Equestrian Group Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, 1:00 PM |
| Heart Bar Equestrian Group Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic tables, fire ring with grill, no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | Yes |
| Dump station: | No, available at Heart Bar Family Campground | Attractions near Heart Bar Equestrian Group Campground: |
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Heart Bar Equestrian Group Campground
Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Check carefully on the reservation site when you make your reservation to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Heart Bar Equestrian Group Campground
Campers staying at Heart Bar Equestrian Group Campground are close to many of the national forest's great attractions.
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