Bluff Mesa Group Campground
USDA Forest Service
7000 ft elevation
Bluff Mesa Group Campground is a reservable group site perched on a mesa on the south side of Big Bear Lake, offering wooded seclusion with proximity to Snow Summit and the Pine Knot Trail corridor. The site holds up to 40 people and 8 vehicles, with vault toilets and basic group amenities. Like Buttercup, it is tent-only and must be booked through Recreation.gov well in advance of peak summer weekends.
Location
Mill Creek Road, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Fees & Reservations
Check Recreation.gov for current group site rates at time of reservation
Reservations
Reserve on Recreation.gov →
Site Details
Total Sites1
Tent OnlyYes
Season
Mid-April – Early October
Pets
Pets allowed on leash
Amenities
vault toilets
5 picnic tables
1 group fire ring
1 double pedestal grill
Nearby Trails & Attractions
- Bluff Lake Reserve
- Castle Rock Trail (nearby)
- Pine Knot Trail
- Snow Summit Ski Resort
- Big Bear Lake