Oso Group

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San Bernardino National Forest

Group campsite · USDA Forest Service · San Bernardino National Forest Fees: - Single Site $480 - Holiday $490 Season: 04/18/2025 to 09/20/2025 Reservations: Call 1-877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov . Reservations can be made as early as 12 months or as late as 24 hours in advance based on availability. Overview The Oso Group Campground is nestled in the beautiful Barton Flats area of the San Bernardino Mountains. It is surrounded by picturesque pine trees and miles of scenic landscape. In addition to a nearby lake and river access, a variety hiking, biking and horseback riding trails can be accessed from the campground. Its location also provides a great place for visitors to relax, take in the fresh mountain air, and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Recreation The campground provides access to the famed Santa Ana River Trail, which when completed will travel all the way from the mountains to the pacific ocean, providing spectacular views along the way. It is currently popular for hiking, biking and horseback riding. The Rio Monte Trail is also accessed from the campground, taking hikers to the Rio Monte Panorama, which overlooks the deep gorge of the Santa Ana River Valley. Visitors… Getting there: Take I-10 East to Redlands. Take the University Street exit, EXIT 80. Turn left (northbound) on University Street. Turn right onto E. Lugonia Avenue/SR-38. Continue on State Highway 38 for approximately 22 miles to the campground entrance. Rules: Campground capacity, maximum of 100 persons and 20 vehicles. This campground requires a 2 day minimum stay on weekends. This campground requires a 3 day minimum stay on holiday weekends. Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233681 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Vista Rec