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Campground
Green Valley
San Bernardino National Forest, California
About this campground
Green Valley Lake, known for its exceptional trout fishing, is located about a mile from this beautiful mountain campground.
Green Valley Campground is located near Arrowbear in the San Bernardino National Forest in Southern California.
Green Valley Lake, which is known for its trout fishing, is located just minutes away.
Map
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- Latitude
- 34.244873° N
- Longitude
- 117.063833° W
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.
Access
- Drive-in
- Walk-inPublished approach distance: 15 ft
- Hike-in
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Standard campsites
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Drinking water
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Picnic table
- Firewood available
- 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
- 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.
Overview
Green Valley Campground is located near Arrowbear in the San Bernardino National Forest in Southern California. It is centered between Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear Lake, providing ample recreational opportunities in the area's pine-covered mountains. Green Valley Lake, known for its exceptional trout fishing, is located about a mile from this beautiful mountain campground.
Facilities
The campground offers single-family sites for tent and RV camping. Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. No overflow parking is available.
Recreation
Green Valley Lake, which is known for its trout fishing, is located just minutes away. Boating and swimming are popular activities as well. The high elevation lake also provides access to a variety of hiking trails.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a forest of pine, fir and cedar trees, mixed with open spaces filled shrubbery and grassy meadows. It overlooks a seasonal mountain creek and sits at an elevation of 7,200 feet.
Nearby Attractions
Lake Arrowhead is about 16 miles west and Big Bear Lake is about 15 miles east. A variety of services and recreational activities are available at each place.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Swimming SiteSwimming
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Camping
- Boating
Amenities and facility features
- Flush toilets
- Potable water
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Drinking Water
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Tent Only Non-Electric
28 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Tent
- Maximum people
- 16
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 32 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Standard Non-Electric
8 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Pop Up, RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Maximum vehicle length
- 25 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Management
9 sites- Reservation type
- Non Site-Specific, Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Pickup Camper, RV, Tent
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Maximum vehicle length
- 35 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
- Max Changes
- 2 change(s) per reservation
- 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
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Food storage
- The current official campground record does not publish a campground-specific food-storage rule. Check posted rules before leaving food, trash, toiletries, or scented items unattended.
- Fire and stove use
- Green Valley'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
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonApr 17, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026 | Management | $29 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 17, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $29 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 17, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $29 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 17, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $56 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 16, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027 | Management | $29 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 16, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $29 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 16, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $29 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 16, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $56 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 14, 2028 – Oct 21, 2028 | Management | $29 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 14, 2028 – Oct 21, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $29 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 14, 2028 – Oct 21, 2028 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $29 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 14, 2028 – Oct 21, 2028 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $56 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- We are located in the San Bernardino Mountains, we are not the State Park in San Diego .
- Bears frequent the area; use appropriate containers for food and garbage
- Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within the campground
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Click here for more information on the San Bernardino National Forest
Getting there & contact
Official directions
From Running Springs, travel east on Highway 18 about 3 miles to Green Valley Lake Road. Turn left and continue about 6 miles to the campground.
Facility contact
909-866-8550