Barton Flats
Big Bear Lake, California · 6,398 ft · In San Bernardino National Forest
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At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 6,398 ft (1,950 m)6,398 ft1,950 m
Sites52
Barton Flats lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 001Standard · up to 8 people35 ft
- 002Standard · up to 8 people35 ft
- 003Standard · up to 8 people35 ft
- 004Standard · up to 8 people35 ft
- 005Standard · up to 8 people35 ft
- 006Standard · up to 8 people35 ft
- 007Standard · up to 16 people35 ft
- 008Standard · up to 8 people35 ft
- 009Standard · up to 16 people35 ft
- 010Standard · up to 16 people35 ft
Showing 10 of 52 · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out.
Amenities
From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Correct
- ADA accessible
- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
The Barton Flats Campground provides a taste of just about everything the San Bernardino National Forest has to offer. In addition to a nearby lake and river access, a variety hiking, biking and horseback riding trails can be accessed from the campground. Its location also provides a great place for visitors to relax, take in the fresh, mountain air, and enjoy the beautiful scenery.Recreation
The campground provides access to the famed Santa Ana River Trail, which will someday run from the mountains to the seaside, providing spectacular views along the way. It is currently popular for hiking, biking and horseback riding.
From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
Report signal- Verizon5G · 4G LTE
- AT&T5G · 4G LTE
- T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE
Cell service at Barton Flats: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny, 4% chance of rain51°36°
- WedSunny60°42°
- ThuSunny61°42°
- FriSunny, 3% chance of rain65°44°
- SatSunny, 1% chance of rain63°41°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the map
Barton Flats Campground
Public Land · 0.1 mi · Big Bear Lake
San Gorgonio
Public Land · 0.4 mi · Big Bear Lake
Council Group Campground
Public Land · 0.4 mi · Big Bear Lake
3 more within 25 mi
5 OpenStreetMap entries in Big Bear Lake share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 3.0 mi
Camp site
Oak Glen, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Bernardino National Forest
- 3.0 mi
Camp site
Oak Glen, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Bernardino National Forest
- 3.0 mi
Camp site
Oak Glen, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Bernardino National Forest
- 4.0 mi
Camp site
Oak Glen, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Bernardino National Forest
- 4.4 mi
Dry Lake Lodgepole Camp
Oak Glen, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Bernardino National Forest
- 4.5 mi
Dry Lake Lodgepole Camp
Oak Glen, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Bernardino National Forest
Location and contact
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