Campground
San Bernardino National Forest, California
The Barton Flats Campground provides a taste of just about everything the San Bernardino National Forest has to offer.
In addition to a nearby lake and river access, a variety hiking, biking and horseback riding trails can be accessed from the campground.
Located 36 miles northeast of San Bernardino, this campground is nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains, just off the Rim of the World Scenic Byway.
Know before you arrive
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Community-reported service can change with terrain, weather, congestion, and carrier coverage.
Official campground guide
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
The Barton Flats Campground provides a taste of just about everything the San Bernardino National Forest has to offer. In addition to a nearby lake and river access, a variety hiking, biking and horseback riding trails can be accessed from the campground. Its location also provides a great place for visitors to relax, take in the fresh, mountain air, and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
The campground offers dozens of single and double campsites, available for tent and RV camping. Some accessible sites are available as well. There are no hookups at the campground, however, the parking aprons are paved and a dump station is available.
Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. Firewood is sold at the campground.
The campground provides access to the famed Santa Ana River Trail, which will someday run from the mountains to the seaside, providing spectacular views along the way. It is currently popular for hiking, biking and horseback riding.
The 2.5-mile Rio Monte Trail is also accessed from the campground and ends at the Rio Monte Panorama, which overlooks the deep gorge of the Santa Ana River Valley.
The Jenks Lake Trail begins at the Barton Flats Visitor Center on the Rio Monte Trail. It then follows Barton Road to an old logging road to Jenks Lake.
At nearby Jenks Lake visitors can enjoy fishing and non-motorized boating, including canoeing and kayaking.
The lake is stocked with rainbow trout and there are also some largemouth bass, bluegill, sunfish and catfish available. Fishing is also available in the nearby Santa Ana River.
Located 36 miles northeast of San Bernardino, this campground is nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains, just off the Rim of the World Scenic Byway. The level campsites are tucked among a variety of pine and oak trees, at an elevation of 6,360 feet.
The Grayback Amphitheater on State Route 38 provides evening educational programs throughout the summer months.
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonApr 3, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026 | Management | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 3, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 3, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $71 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 2, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027 | Management | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 2, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 2, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $71 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMar 31, 2028 – Oct 21, 2028 | Management | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMar 31, 2028 – Oct 21, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMar 31, 2028 – Oct 21, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $71 | — | — |
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
Take I-10 East to Redlands. Take the University Street exit, EXIT 80. Turn left (northbound) on University Street. Turn right onto E. Lugonia Avenue/SR-38. Continue on State Highway 38 for approximately 18 miles to the campground entrance.