Holcomb Valley Campground
Big Bear City, California · 7,362 ft · In San Bernardino National Forest
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At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 7,362 ft (2,244 m)7,362 ft2,244 m
- Land
- San Bernardino National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
Amenities
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- Tent sites
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About
This family campground has 19 single-family campsites. All sites are first-come-first-serve basis (no reservations). Holcomb Valley campground is located approximately 5 miles north of Big Bear Lake off Forest Service Road 3N16. Although this campground is open year round, vehicle access will be based on road conditions. Please contact the Big Bear Discovery Center for current road conditions.
Each family campsite accommodates a maximum of 8 people. Amenities include a picnic table, 1 fire ring, bear boxes and vault toilets. There is no water available. A campground host is on site during mid May through October.
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Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Holcomb Valley Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny54°32°
- ThuSunny55°34°
- FriSunny58°36°
- SatSunny56°33°
- SunSunny57°33°
Nearby camping
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Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 1.1 mi
Camp site
Big Bear City, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Bernardino National Forest
- 1.1 mi
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Big Bear City, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Bernardino National Forest
- 1.7 mi
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- 1.7 mi
Yellow Post 31
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- 2.3 mi
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Big Bear City, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Bernardino National Forest
- 3.7 mi
Yellow Post #33
Big Bear Lake, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Bernardino National Forest
Location and contact
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