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Public LandU.S. Forest Service

Shady Cove Group Campground

Running Springs, California · 7,306 ftIn San Bernardino National Forest

Photos: Vista Rec

At a glance

4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
$114recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
3From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
PartialNo electric, water, no sewerFrom recreation.gov · Aug 2026
Elevation
7,306 ft2,227 m
Pets
Not yet known
Big rigs
Not yet known
Season
Not yet known
Cell signal
Not yet known

Sites3

Shady Cove Group Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.

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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.

Amenities

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  • Drinking water
  • Group sites only
  • Picnic tables
  • Reservations
  • Tent sites
  • Toilets

From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards

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About

Overview

Shady Cove Group Campground is a beautiful place to camp within the Children's National Forest. It provides access to numerous trails and a lookout tower, with a climbing area nearby. The Children's Forest was burned in a devastating wildfire and was rebuilt with the help of area children.Recreation

Hiking, biking and birding are popular activities. Many trails begin near the campground, including The Trail of the Phoenix. It is a short, paved interpretive trail that begins at the entrance to the Children's National Forest, which is about three miles from the campground.Facilities

From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit

Cell service

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  • Verizon5G · 4G LTE
  • AT&T5G · 4G LTE
  • T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE

Cell service at Shady Cove Group Campground: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedSunny61°44°
  • ThuSunny61°48°
  • FriSunny63°46°
  • SatSunny60°44°
  • SunSunny60°44°

Nearby camping

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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.

Location and contact

34.20789, -117.04362
Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Running Springs
Park
San Bernardino National Forest

Data from OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards

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