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📖 About This Campground
Heart Bar Campground in Angelus Oaks California is a US Forest Service Campground (San Bernardino) providing primitive tent and RV camping sites within a pine forest. Paved loop roads with paved parking pads the campground is located along CA 38 on the "back-road" into Big Bear Lake area. Water and a dump station are located close by as are water spigots within the campground. Vault toilets are available.
Hiking trails depart the area (also horse back riding and mountain biking). Open seasonally each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Advanced reservations can be made or on non-busy holidays many sites are available on a first come first served basis. Suitable for RVs less than 35' in length the biggest drawback for RV drivers are that the roads and sites are all bordered by wood posts looking to re-design your RV exterior.
The Heart Bar Campground provides access to some of southern California's greatest backcountry hiking, biking and horseback riding trails, as well as a nice play to experience nature. A variety of recreation opportunities are available in the surrounding area as well, leaving little more to be desired from a campsite.
The campground offers multiple single, double and accessible campsites, available for tent and RV camping. While there are no hookups available at the campground, a dump station with potable water is available nearby. Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Firewood is available for purchase at the campground.
The campground is nestled among pine-covered mountains, at an elevation of 6,880 feet. It is not far from Big Bear Lake, but far enough to retain a remote and secluded atmosphere. The mature trees provide some shade to the area, but understory is limited, leaving campsites with little privacy in some places.
A variety of backcountry hiking, biking and horseback riding trails can be found near the campground, including the famed Santa Ana River Trail, which provides miles of scenic mountain views and points of exploration. The Wildhorse Creek Trail, which explores 5 miles of rolling terrain in the area, is accessed just north of the campground and leads to a remote camping area south of Wildhorse Meadow. It climbs nearly 1,100 feet in elevation and is moderately difficult. Creek fishing is also available nearby.