San Gorgonio Campground is in the San Bernardino National Forest, 36 miles northeast of the city of San Bernardino. The campground is located off the Rim of the World Scenic Byway. Campers who choose San Gorgonio find good fishing nearby at Jenks Lake and along the Santa Ana River. Several scenic hiking and horseback riding trails can be accessed from the campground, including the popular Santa Ana River Trail. For an enjoyable day-outing, campers drive 25 miles north to Big Bear Lake. There, visitors enjoy boating, waterskiing, swimming, and hiking. At the Grayback Amphitheater, ½-mile east on Highway 38, the San Gorgonio Wilderness Association provides evening educational programs on most Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer months.
San Gorgonio Campground has 54 fairly level campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents. The campground's 2 loops are set in a mature oak and pine forest. The western loop is more spread out, offering greater privacy between sites. Three of the sites are doubles (which the reservation website calls group sites). All of the sites can be reserved ahead of time. The campground requires a 2-day minimum stay on weekends and 3 days on holiday weekends.
| San Gorgonio Campground Basics | |
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| San Gorgonio Campground Location: | 29 miles northeast of Redlands on Highway 38 |
| Elevation: | 6,360 feet |
| Mileage/Driving Time: | Redlands - 29 miles; 41 minutes
Big Bear Lake - 25 miles; 35 minutes |
| Number of Campsites: | 54 |
| Campground Open: | Late April - late September |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 vehicles, 2nd vehicle $5
Double sites 2nd vehicle free |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Mountaintop Recreation for San Bernardino National Forest |
| Big Bear Discovery Center: | (909) 382-2790 |
| Reservations for San Gorgonio Campground | |
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| Reservations available: | Reservations are available whenever campground is open, from 24 hours to 6 months in advance of arrival date. |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 55 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | #9, 11-14, 16-18, 28-31, 43, 46, 49 Most facilities are accessible. |
| Favorite Campsites: | #14, 25, 28, 36, 43, 51, 52 |
| Fees: | $34 per night for single sites ($2 more on holiday weekends)
$67 per night for double and group sites ($2 more on holiday weekends) |
| Campground Map: | San Gorgonio Campground Map |
| Reservations: | San Gorgonio Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, Noon |
| San Gorgonio Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill, bear-proof food storage boxes, no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | Yes |
| Dump station: | No, but available at neighboring Barton Flats Campground for $10 | Attractions near San Gorgonio Campground: | Hike the 2½-mile Rio Monte Trail from the campground up to Rio Monte Panorama, overlooking the deep gorge of the Santa Ana River Valley. Hike the Jenks Lake Trail. Enjoy non-motorized boating at Jenks Lake. Fish at Jenks Lake for bass, bluegill, sunfish, and catfish.
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
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.
San Gorgonio Campground
Campers staying at San Gorgonio Campground are close to many of the national forest's great attractions.
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