Camping at Big Bear Lake

Public campgrounds, private sites, cabins and RV options near Big Bear Lake, plus the supplies you'll need.

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Private campsiteWhen the public sites are fullHipcamp Rent a boat on Big Bear LakePontoons, ski and fishing boats from local ownersBoatsetter Stay near Big Bear LakeLake cabins, vacation homes and hotelsExpedia · Vrbo Fishing charterHalf and full-day trips, gear includedViator

Heads up: Off-season trips are quieter. Many owners still rent on calm, sunny weekends.

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Where to stay

Campgrounds near Big Bear Lake

  • Pineknot CampgroundUSFS · USFS · 1.0 mi from the water
  • Buttercup Group Camp · 1.2 mi from the water
  • Buttercup Group Campground · 1.3 mi from the water
Saturday55°FSunnyWind 0 to 10 mph NE
Sunday57°FSunnyWind 0 to 10 mph E

National Weather Service forecast. Afternoon wind builds on big lakes; plan crossings for the morning.

Gas and fuel docks

  • Shell41339 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake
    0.2 mi
  • Valero
    0.7 mi
  • 7-Eleven41901 Big Bear Boulevard
    0.7 mi
  • Chevron
    1.0 mi

Groceries and ice

  • 7-Eleven41440 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake
    0.3 miCall
  • Grocery OutletIce42126 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake
    1.0 miCall
  • VonsIce42170 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake
    1.2 miCall
  • Stater Bros.Ice42171 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake
    1.3 miCall

RV dump and fresh water

  • RV dump stationDump station
    1.8 mi

Ranger stations

  • Big Bear Ranger Station41374 North Shore Drive
    1.6 mi
  • Mill Creek Visitor Center34701 Mill Creek Road, Mentone
    13.9 miCall

Hospitals and urgent care

  • Bear Valley Community HospitalEmergency41870 Garstin Drive, Big Bear Lake
    0.8 miCall
  • Mountains Community HospitalEmergency29101 Hospital Road, Lake Arrowhead
    15.4 miCall
  • Yucaipa Family Clinic of Redlands Community Hospital
    16.6 mi
  • Beaver Medical Group
    18.7 mi

Good to know

Questions about Big Bear Lake

Where can I camp near Big Bear Lake?

Campgrounds near the water include Pineknot Campground, Buttercup Group Camp, Buttercup Group Campground. When public sites are full, private sites nearby are listed on Hipcamp.

Is Big Bear Lake stocked with fish?

Yes. The most recent state planting report for Big Bear Lake lists Trout the week of 2026-10-04. Sign up on this page to get an email when it's stocked again.

Is there gas near Big Bear Lake?

The closest listed fuel is Shell, about 0.2 miles from the water.

Where can I buy bait near Big Bear Lake?

Bait and tackle nearby: Sportsman's Warehouse (26.4 mi), Soboba Flight Park (29.3 mi). Hours change, so call ahead.