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North Shore (Ca)
Paid or permit campsite
Campground · USDA Forest Service · San Bernardino National Forest Fees: - Single Site $29 - Holiday $31 - 8 person maximum - Double Site $56- Holiday $57 - 16 person maximum - Camping fee includes entry for 1 vehicle. - Extra vehicle fee $8 per night. - RV dump $10 - Checks under $50 not accepted. Season: 04/18/2025 to 10/04/2025 Reservations: Call 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov . Reservations can be made as early as 6 months or as late as 24 hours in advance. Overview North Shore Campground is a quiet place to camp, away from the hustle and bustle of nearby cities. The campground is nestled among Southern California's pine-covered mountains, providing ample opportunity for outdoor relaxation and recreation. Recreation The North Shore National Recreation Trail connects the campground with Papoose Lake (trail is not accessible). The 1.7-mile trail descends through a mixed conifer forest and settles along Little Bear Creek, providing scenic views of the surrounding area . Please note, nearby Lake Arrowhead is a private lake. Facilities The campground offers multiple single-family campsites, available mostly for tent camping. Some sites can accommodate RVs, but hookups are not available. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Natural Features The campground is located… Getting there: From San Bernardino, take Highway 18 about 20 miles to the Lake Arrowhead exit. Take Highway 173 for 5 miles to the northeast side of the lake. Turn right on Hospital Road and follow it to the campground. Rules: 3-night minimum for holiday weekends. Pets must be leashed at all times. No public access to Lake Arrowhead. Phone: 909-866-8550 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232296 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Vista Rec, Silvana Friedman
Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.
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