Campground
San Bernardino National Forest, California
The North Shore National Recreation Trail connects the campground with Papoose Lake (trail is not accessible).
The campground is located 23 miles northeast of San Bernardino in the San Bernardino National Forest.
North Shore Campground is a quiet place to camp, away from the hustle and bustle of nearby cities.
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.
North Shore Campground is a quiet place to camp, away from the hustle and bustle of nearby cities. The campground is nestled among Southern California's pine-covered mountains, providing ample opportunity for outdoor relaxation and recreation.
The campground offers multiple single-family campsites, available mostly for tent camping. Some sites can accommodate RVs, but hookups are not available. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided.
The North Shore National Recreation Trail connects the campground with Papoose Lake (trail is not accessible). The 1.7-mile trail descends through a mixed conifer forest and settles along Little Bear Creek, providing scenic views of the surrounding area . Please note, nearby Lake Arrowhead is a private lake.
The campground is located 23 miles northeast of San Bernardino in the San Bernardino National Forest. It is about 3 miles from the community of Lake Arrowhead. Settled in an oak woodland environment, the campground is close to many outdoor amenities. Lake Arowhead is a private lake, no access available.
Lake Gregory is located 40 minute away and offers fishing, boat rentals and a waterslide park. Lake Arrowhead is a private lake, no public access.
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 | $56 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 17, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $29 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 17, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $56 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 17, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $29 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 16, 2027 – Sep 18, 2027 | Management | $56 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 16, 2027 – Sep 18, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $29 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 16, 2027 – Sep 18, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $56 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 16, 2027 – Sep 18, 2027 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $29 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 14, 2028 – Sep 16, 2028 | Management | $56 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 14, 2028 – Sep 16, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $29 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 14, 2028 – Sep 16, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $56 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 14, 2028 – Sep 16, 2028 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $29 | — | — |
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
From San Bernardino, take Highway 18 about 20 miles to the Lake Arrowhead exit. Take Highway 173 for 5 miles to the northeast side of the lake. Turn right on Hospital Road and follow it to the campground.
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