Campground
San Bernardino National Forest, California
A variety of backcountry hiking, biking and horseback riding trails can be found near the campground, including the famed Santa Ana River Trail, which provides miles of scenic mountain views and points of exploration.
The Heart Bar Campground provides access to some of southern California's greatest backcountry hiking, biking and horseback riding trails, as well as a nice play to experience nature.
The campground offers multiple single, double and accessible campsites, available for tent and RV camping.
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 Heart Bar Campground provides access to some of southern California's greatest backcountry hiking, biking and horseback riding trails, as well as a nice play to experience nature. A variety of recreation opportunities are available in the surrounding area as well, leaving little more to be desired from a campsite.
The campground offers multiple single, double and accessible campsites, available for tent and RV camping. While there are no hookups available at the campground, a dump station with potable water is available nearby. Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Firewood is available for purchase at the campground. Additional parking is available.
A variety of backcountry hiking, biking and horseback riding trails can be found near the campground, including the famed Santa Ana River Trail, which provides miles of scenic mountain views and points of exploration.
The Wildhorse Creek Trail, which explores 5 miles of rolling terrain in the area, is accessed just north of the campground and leads to a remote camping area south of Wildhorse Meadow. It climbs nearly 1,100 feet in elevation and is moderately difficult. Creek fishing is also available nearby.
The campground is nestled among pine-covered mountains, at an elevation of 6,880 feet. It is not far from Big Bear Lake, but far enough to retain a remote and secluded atmosphere. The mature trees provide some shade to the area, but understory is limited, leaving campsites with little privacy in some places.
Big Bear Lake and its adjoining town are located approximately 20 miles from the campground, offering a variety of water-related recreation opportunities, as well as golf, shopping and restaurant options.
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 10, 2026 | RV Non-Electric | $29 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 17, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $29 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 17, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $56 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 29, 2027 – Oct 9, 2027 | RV Non-Electric | $29 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 29, 2027 – Oct 9, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $29 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 29, 2027 – Oct 9, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $56 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 16, 2028 – Oct 9, 2028 | RV Non-Electric | $29 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 16, 2028 – Oct 9, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $29 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 16, 2028 – Oct 9, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $56 | — | — |
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
From I-10 in San Bernardino, take the Alabama exit in the city of Redlands to Lugonia Avenue (State Highway 38). Travel northeast on Highway 38 for approximately 30 mile,s to Forest Route IN02. Continue less than a mile to the campground.
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