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Campground

Dogwood

San Bernardino National Forest, California

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About this campground

The campground is located about 20 miles northeast of San Bernardino in a dense forest of cedar, oak, pine and fir trees.

Dogwood Campground is a family-friendly facility located in the heart of the San Bernardino National Forest.

The campground offers dozens of single-family campsites, available mostly for tent camping.

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Latitude
34.234870° N
Longitude
117.214257° W
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Know before you arrive

Access, sites & campground features

Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.

Connectivity

  • T-Mobile5GExcellent coverageVerified by 1 camper · Oct 18, 2026
  • Verizon5GExcellent coverageVerified by 2 campers · Jun 12, 2026
  • AT&T5GExcellent coverageVerified by 10 campers · Oct 18, 2026

Community-reported service can change with terrain, weather, congestion, and carrier coverage.

Access

  • Walk-inPublished approach distance: 20 ft
  • Drive-in

Site types

  • Tent sites
  • RV / trailer sites
  • Standard campsites
  • Group sitesCommunity report

Features

For campers

  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic table
  • FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
  • Food storage
  • Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
  • Amphitheater
  • Firewood available
  • ADA access
  • Alcohol allowedCommunity report
  • Phone serviceCommunity report
  • Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
  • Reservable

For vehicles

  • Sanitary dump
  • Electric hookups
  • Parking
  • Paved parking
  • Paved roads
  • 30 amp hookups
  • 50 amp hookups
  • Big rig friendlyPublished vehicle length up to 55 ft
  • Back-in sitesCommunity report

Official campground guide

Plan with the full campground details

Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.

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Overview

Dogwood Campground is a family-friendly facility located in the heart of the San Bernardino National Forest. All sites must be reserved to enjoy the area's scenic surroundings and plentiful recreational opportunities.

Facilities

The campground offers dozens of single-family campsites, available mostly for tent camping. Some sites are equipped with electric hookups and can accommodate RV camping. The parking aprons are paved, but quite narrow.

Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Firewood is available for purchase. Accessible flush toilets, accessible showers and drinking water are provided. An amphitheater is available and the host offers evening campfire programs on some weekend nights.

Recreation

Ample opportunities for short, day hikes exist in the surrounding area. Within the campground, the Dogwood Trail and Enchanted Loop Trail both provide scenic views and are less than a mile in length.

Natural Features

The campground is located about 20 miles northeast of San Bernardino in a dense forest of cedar, oak, pine and fir trees. The lush forest is home to a variety of wildlife and birds.

Nearby Attractions

The nearest community is Lake Arrowhead, which provides a variety of restaurants and quaint shops. It is just five minutes from the campground. Lake Gregory, which offers boating, fishing and a water slide park, is about 15 minutes away.

Activities & amenities

What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.

Available activities

  • Day Use AreaAmphitheater
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Boating

Amenities and facility features

  • Flush toilets
  • Showers
  • Potable water
  • Picnic tables
  • Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
  • Wildlife-resistant food storage
  • Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
  • Dump station
  • Electric hookups
  • Amphitheater
  • Pets allowedFollow the exact facility restrictions
  • Drinking Water
  • Entrance Station
  • Food Storage Locker
  • Host
  • Parking Area
  • Paved Parking
  • Paved Roads
  • Trash Collection

Recreation sites

Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.

Standard Non-Electric

35 sites
Reservation type
Site-Specific
Equipment
Fifth Wheel, Pickup Camper, Pop Up, RV, Small Tent, Tent, Trailer
Maximum people
16
Maximum vehicles
2
Maximum vehicle length
55 ft
Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
Accessible sites
2 flagged accessible

Standard Electric

18 sites
Reservation type
Site-Specific
Equipment
Fifth Wheel, Pickup Camper, Pop Up, RV, Tent, Trailer
Maximum people
8
Maximum vehicles
1
Maximum vehicle length
55 ft
Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
Accessible sites
2 flagged accessible

Management

4 sites
Reservation type
Non Site-Specific, Site-Specific
Equipment
Fifth Wheel, Pickup Camper, Pop Up, RV, Tent, Trailer
Maximum people
8
Maximum vehicles
1
Maximum vehicle length
45 ft
Check-in
0:00 AM, 2:00 PM
Check-out
0:00 AM, 12:00 PM
Accessible sites
1 flagged accessible

Tent Only Non-Electric

35 sites
Reservation type
Site-Specific
Equipment
Tent
Maximum people
8
Maximum vehicles
1
Maximum vehicle length
55 ft
Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
Accessible sites
None flagged in site inventory

Site rules, inventory & rates

Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.

Site rules

Maximum stay
14 consecutive days
Max Stay
14 days
Holiday-weekend minimum
0 days
Weekend minimum
0 days
Reservation cutoff
1 day(s) prior to arrival
Maximum published occupancy
16 people per site
Maximum published vehicles
2 vehicles per site
Check-in
2:00 PM, 0:00 AM
Check-out
12:00 PM, 0:00 AM
Food storage
Dogwood's official facility record checked 2026-10-16 does not publish a food-storage method; confirm the posted rule with San Bernardino National Forest.
Fire and stove use
Dogwood's official facility record states: Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill.
Pets
Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.

Inventory window

Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.

Currently bookable through
Apr 18, 2027
Next release
Oct 19, 2026, 7:00 AM PDT
Next book-through date
Apr 19, 2027
Group sites bookable through
Oct 18, 2027

Published seasons & rates

SeasonSite typeNightly rateAdditional personDeposit
Peak SeasonApr 17, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026Management$40——
Peak SeasonApr 17, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026Standard Electric$51——
Peak SeasonApr 17, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026Standard Non-Electric$40——
Peak SeasonApr 17, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026Standard Non-Electric$79——
Peak SeasonApr 17, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026Tent Only Non-Electric$40——
Peak SeasonApr 16, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027Management$40——
Peak SeasonApr 16, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027Standard Electric$51——
Peak SeasonApr 16, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027Standard Non-Electric$40——
Peak SeasonApr 16, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027Standard Non-Electric$79——
Peak SeasonApr 16, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027Tent Only Non-Electric$40——
Peak SeasonApr 14, 2028 – Oct 21, 2028Management$40——
Peak SeasonApr 14, 2028 – Oct 21, 2028Standard Electric$51——
Peak SeasonApr 14, 2028 – Oct 21, 2028Standard Non-Electric$40——
Peak SeasonApr 14, 2028 – Oct 21, 2028Standard Non-Electric$79——
Peak SeasonApr 14, 2028 – Oct 21, 2028Tent Only Non-Electric$40——

Important facility notices

Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.

  • In accordance with standard industry practices, Mountain Top Recreation will be assessing a $8 additional vehicle fee per night on the second vehicle in each single family campsite, and on the third and fourth vehicles in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered to be one vehicle and the third and fourth are also considered to be one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles. The fee will be collected at the campground if you did not pay for the Extra Vehicle Add On. Extra vehicles must fit on the parking spur at your site.
  • Fee for use of dump station will be collected at the time of use.
  • Click here for more information on the San Bernardino National Forest
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
  • Check out time is at noon, no exceptions.
  • Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed
  • Dogwood Campground is located next to the Rim of the World High School.
  • We do not have 50 amp electrical for electric cars. Do not book an RV electric for this usage, It will not work.

Getting there & contact

Official directions

From San Bernardino, travel north on Hwy 18 toward Lake Arrowhead. Just before Rim of the World High School, turn left (north) onto Daley Canyon Access Road (3 miles west of Arrowhead Ranger Station). Turn right into the campground entrance. This road will bring you straight into the campground.

Facility contact

909-336-6717 OR 909-866-8550

Sources

Recreation.gov official facility record — DogwoodUSDA Forest Service — responsible pet practicesRecreation.gov official facility record — DogwoodDogwood official facility detailsRecreation.gov official facility record — Dogwood — food-storage guidanceThe Dyrt community reports — DogwoodRecreation.gov campground details APIRecreation.gov published seasons and ratesRecreation.gov booking-window release dataRecreation.gov recreation-site inventory