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Picnic Tables and Group Fire Circle at Tanglewood Group Camp Sign
Public LandU.S. Forest ServicePets allowed

Tanglewood Group Camp

Big Bear City, California · 7,559 ftIn San Bernardino National Forest

Photos: Silvana Friedman

At a glance

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

Price per night
$149recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
1From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
7,559 ft2,304 m
Big rigs
Not yet known
Season
May 2 – Oct 4From fs.usda.gov · Sep 2026
Cell signal
Not yet known

Sites1

Tanglewood Group Camp lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.

All 1 shown · by site number

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

Amenities

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  • Campfires allowed
  • Toilets

From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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About

Overview

The Tanglewood Group Campground provides a picturesque spot for an extended family or large group getaway. It is nestled in the pine-covered mountains of Southern California, providing a variety of recreational opportunities for visitors of any age.

Recreation

A variety of hiking, mountain biking and off-road vehicle trails are nearby, including the scenic Gold Fever Trail. Climbing is also a popular activity.

From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit

Cell service

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  • Verizon4G LTE
  • AT&T4G LTE
  • T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

Cell service at Tanglewood Group Camp: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedSunny53°30°
  • ThuSunny54°33°
  • FriSunny, 1% chance of rain57°34°
  • SatSunny55°32°
  • SunSunny57°32°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

6 OpenStreetMap entries in Big Bear City 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

34.29285, -116.86423
Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Big Bear City
Park
San Bernardino National Forest

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