Crab Flats
Running Springs, California · 5,948 ft · In San Bernardino National Forest
Photos: Vista Rec
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,948 ft (1,813 m)5,948 ft1,813 m
Sites28
Crab Flats lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 001Standard · up to 8 people21 ft
- 002Standard · up to 8 people21 ft
- 003Standard · up to 8 people21 ft
- 004Standard · up to 8 people21 ft
- 006Standard · up to 8 people21 ft
- 007Standard · up to 8 people21 ft
- 008Standard · up to 8 people21 ft
- 009Standard · up to 8 people21 ft
- 010Standard · up to 8 people21 ft
- 011Standard · up to 8 people21 ft
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 13 staff entries left out.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Crab Flats Campground is an off-roaders paradise, with plenty of off-road vehicle trails nearby for both beginner and experienced riders. Its location not only provides plentiful recreation, but also a secluded escape in Southern California's pine-covered mountains. Campground is difficult to reach without a high clearance vehicle, RV's are not recommended.
Recreation
A variety of hiking, mountain biking and off-road vehicle trails surround the campground, including the Crab Creek Trail, which provides access to nearby Fisherman's Campground. The scenery along the trail is exceptional.
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Crab Flats: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny, 4% chance of rain49°41°
- WedSunny, 1% chance of rain59°48°
- ThuSunny62°51°
- FriSunny, 3% chance of rain65°53°
- SatSunny63°51°
Nearby camping
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Crab Flats Family Campground
Public Land · 0.1 mi · Running Springs
Tent Peg Group
Public Land · 0.8 mi · Lake Arrowhead
Bench Trail
Dispersed · 1.0 mi · Lake Arrowhead
3 more within 25 mi
5 OpenStreetMap entries in Running Springs 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.
- 1.0 mi
Bench Trail
Lake Arrowhead, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Bernardino National Forest
- 1.7 mi
Camp site
Lake Arrowhead, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Bernardino National Forest
- 2.0 mi
Camp site
Running Springs, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Bernardino National Forest
- 3.9 mi
Keller Peak Yellow Post #5
Running Springs, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Bernardino National Forest
- 3.9 mi
Keller Peak Yellow Post #4
Running Springs, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Bernardino National Forest
- 4.0 mi
Keller Peak Yellow Post #1
Running Springs, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Bernardino National Forest
Location and contact
Data from Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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