Campground
San Bernardino National Forest, California
A variety of hiking, mountain biking and off-road vehicle trails surround the campground, including the Crab Creek Trail, which provides access to nearby Fisherman's Campground.
The campground is located 8 miles from Green Valley Lake in the San Bernardino National Forest, near the town of Arrowhead.
Green Valley Lake is approximately 6 miles away and offers boating, fishing and swimming opportunities.
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.
Crab Flats Campground is an off-roaders paradise, with plenty of off-road vehicle trails nearby for both beginner and experienced riders. Its location not only provides plentiful recreation, but also a secluded escape in Southern California's pine-covered mountains. Campground is difficult to reach without a high clearance vehicle, RV's are not recommended.
This primitive campground offers single-family sites for tents. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill and bear box. Vault toilets. Overflow parking is not available.
A variety of hiking, mountain biking and off-road vehicle trails surround the campground, including the Crab Creek Trail, which provides access to nearby Fisherman's Campground. The scenery along the trail is exceptional.
Other off-road vehicle trails in the area include the 9.7-mile Redonda Ridge Trail, and Holcomb Valley Road, which runs about 26 miles and begins west of the campground. The Crab Flat Loop is also west of the campground.
Green Valley Lake is approximately 6 miles away and offers boating, fishing and swimming opportunities. The 9-acre lake is regularly stocked with a variety of fish.
Snowshoeing and cross country skiing are available in the winter.
The campground is located 8 miles from Green Valley Lake in the San Bernardino National Forest, near the town of Arrowhead. I t is accessed by a dirt road that crosses Deep Creek. The campground is situated among tall pine, oak and cedar trees. A variety of birds and wildlife make their home in the area.
The closest communities are Arrowhead and Running Springs.
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 17, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026 | Management | $27 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 17, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $29 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 16, 2027 – Oct 2, 2027 | Management | $27 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 16, 2027 – Oct 2, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $29 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 14, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028 | Management | $27 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 14, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $29 | — | — |
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
From Running Springs, travel toward Arrowbear, to Green Valley Road. Turn left, drive approximately 4 miles to Crab Flats Campground sign. Turn left and continue about 4 miles to the campground.
909-867-2165