Good times in Big Bear

[adventureduo]

We recently had the opportunity to utilize a group camp that was reserved in advance in the Big Bear area of Southern California. It turned out to be a good time with good friends and a great weekend in the local mountains.

http://www.adventureduo.com/2011/08/good-times-in-big-bear.html

Thank you all for reading, we really do appreciate it.

 

[bat]

I gotta say you guy's have this camping stuff down

 

[Jeff Wanamog]

One of my favorite "secret" spots in Big Bear.
Did you check out the spring about 100 yards before the campground?

Jeff

 

[JAvendan]

i googled for group camping big bear... where exactly would i be able to reserve this place!

joel

 

[cnynrat]

San Bernardino National Forest administers this area. Here's a link to their page that lists available group camp sites: SBNF Group Camping

Reservations are made through www.recreation.gov.

I don't recognize the site Dave stayed in, so he'll have to share that secret. I have stayed in the Tanglewood and Big Pine group camps, and both are nice sites.

 

[FishPOET]

Juniper Springs Group Campground

 

[RedDog]

$60./night for 40 people? Score! Geez, a tent site in Jasper or Banff is $27.40./night for two people plus $9.80/day per person just to be in the park.

 

[adventureduo]

Jeff, yeah we looked at the spring... thought it was just a scummy pond

As Doug above mentioned, yes its Juniper Springs. We liked it so much, we tried to reserve it for Thanksgiving but its closed Nov through Jan!.... must be because of deep snow? I don't know, i think i could get back there no matter what.

 

[Jeff Wanamog]

Jeff, yeah we looked at the spring... thought it was just a scummy pond

As Doug above mentioned, yes its Juniper Springs. We liked it so much, we tried to reserve it for Thanksgiving but its closed Nov through Jan!.... must be because of deep snow? I don't know, i think i could get back there no matter what.

If Fish Poet can contact Greg Hoffman, It may not be closed, it may be first come first serve. Thanksgiving would be cool. I dont care how cold it is!
Jeff

 

[SilverBullet]

What a great write up, I miss the woods of Big Bear for Sure. Amazing, growing up there I never knew about this spot. Definately worth looking into.

 

[JAvendan]

thank you!

Juniper Springs Group Campground