USDA Forest Service · California
Fishermans Group
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 5
- Season
- April 22 to November 20
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- No
- Elevation
- 5,167 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 4
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- San Bernardino National Forest
- Nearest town
- FAWNSKIN
- Address
- PO BOX 290, FAWNSKIN, CA, 92333
- Phone
- 909-382-2600
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Wildlife Viewing
4 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
This campground is Hike In only. Fisherman's Group Campground is a semi-primitive campground reached by a 2.5-mile hike into the mountains of southern California. The dirt road and walk to the sites are well worth the effort once you reach the campground, which is nestled in a scenic forest on the banks of Deep Creek.
Recreation
Visitors enjoy access to some great birding and wildlife viewing. Other activities include hiking, horseback riding, hunting and mountain stream fishing. A variety of trailheads can be accessed near the campground.
Facilities
The campground provides four walk-in sites that can accommodate up to eight people per site for tent camping. There are no hookups of any kind at the campground. Drinking water and trash collection are also not provided. Stream water must be boiled or filtered prior to drinking. A bear-proof trash container is provided at the facility, but campers must pack out what they pack in.
The campsites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. A vault toilet is provided. Horses are permitted at the campground, however, there are no corrals or watering stations available.
Natural Features
The campground is situated along Deep Creek, 2.5 miles into an area forested by tall pine, oak and cedar trees at an elevation of about 7,000 feet. It is nestled in the mountains of southern California, in the San Bernardino National Forest.
Nearby Attractions
Big Bear Lake and the Big Bear Discovery Center are located about 21 miles from the campground. The center provides information on the area, a nature-themed gift shop, educational programs and restroom facilities. Trailheads are available at and near both the lake and the visitor center.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54° | 36° | 24° | 72° | 7 of 11 |
| February | 53° | 34° | 19° | 73° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 55° | 36° | 23° | 84° | 7 of 11 |
| April | 63° | 40° | 30° | 78° | 3 of 11 |
| May | 71° | 47° | 34° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 82° | 54° | 41° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 89° | 63° | 52° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 87° | 61° | 51° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 81° | 56° | 45° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 72° | 48° | 36° | 86° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 65° | 42° | 28° | 77° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 56° | 37° | 24° | 70° | 5 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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