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Barton Flats

San Bernardino National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundBig BearCalifornia⭐ 4.6 (503)
Barton Flats
🟢 13 open windows as of Sep 9 — soonest Thu Sep 10–Sun Sep 13
31 of the last 143 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 2h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🔥 Just opened — our latest scan caught 6 cancellations here, marked below
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 53 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 14h ago.
📈 CampSage caught 9 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Barton Flats in California has 13 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Thu Sep 10–Sun Sep 13. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Thu Sep 10 – Sun Sep 133 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →🔥 just openedopened 2h agosites #047
Fri Sep 11 – Sun Sep 132 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →🔥 just openedopened 2h agosites #047
Sun Sep 13 – Wed Sep 163 nightsbook these dates →👥 7 in a row, BARTON FLATS #023–BARTON FLATS #029 next to each othersites #001, #002, #003, #004, #006, #007, #008, #010, #013, #015, #016, #017, #018, #020, #021, #023, #024, #025, #026, #027, #028, #029, #031, #034, #035, #041, #042, #043, #044, #046, #048, #049, #050, #051, #052
Sun Sep 13 – Tue Sep 152 nightsbook these dates →sites #005, #037
Mon Sep 14 – Thu Sep 173 nightsbook these dates →👥 BARTON FLATS #011 & BARTON FLATS #012 next to each othersites #009, #011, #012, #022, #030, #033
Tue Sep 15 – Thu Sep 172 nightsbook these dates →sites #038
Wed Sep 16 – Fri Sep 182 nightsbook these dates →🔥 just openedopened 2h agosites #019
Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →sites #040, #045

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite BARTON FLATS #047 — Barton Flats site 47
Site BARTON FLATS #047 · Barton Flats site 47Silvana Friedman
Campsite BARTON FLATS #047 — Barton Flats site 47
Site BARTON FLATS #047 · Barton Flats site 47Silvana Friedman
Campsite BARTON FLATS #001 — Barton Flats
Site BARTON FLATS #001 · Barton FlatsLocal Staff
Campsite BARTON FLATS #001 — Barton Flats
Site BARTON FLATS #001 · Barton FlatsLocal Staff
Campsite BARTON FLATS #002 — Barton Flats
Site BARTON FLATS #002 · Barton FlatsLocal Staff
Campsite BARTON FLATS #002 — Barton Flats
Site BARTON FLATS #002 · Barton FlatsLocal Staff
Campsite BARTON FLATS #003 — Barton Flats
Site BARTON FLATS #003 · Barton FlatsLocal Staff
Campsite BARTON FLATS #004 — Barton Flats
Site BARTON FLATS #004 · Barton FlatsLocal Staff
Campsite BARTON FLATS #004 — Barton Flats
Site BARTON FLATS #004 · Barton FlatsLocal Staff
Campsite BARTON FLATS #006 — Barton Flats
Site BARTON FLATS #006 · Barton FlatsLocal Staff
Campsite BARTON FLATS #006 — Barton Flats
Site BARTON FLATS #006 · Barton FlatsLocal Staff
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 5.5 mi away (straight line).

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Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 46 openings at Barton Flats over the last 30 days, on 26 separate days, most of them for stays 5–17 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~79 mi from LA💵 $36–$71/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎥 36K YouTube views · top 12

Ratings

4.6★★★★★493 ratings
5★383
4★69
3★25
2★8
1★8
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon3.4/4
AT&T3.1/4
T-Mobile2.5/4
Sprint retired2.9/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Barton Flats FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Barton Flats?

Barton Flats in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Barton Flats?

Campsite fees at Barton Flats run about $36–$71/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Barton Flats when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Barton Flats often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Barton Flats?

CampSage's scans caught 46 openings at Barton Flats over the last 30 days, on 26 separate days, most of them for stays 5–17 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Barton Flats a good campground?

Barton Flats holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 503 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Barton Flats?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Barton Flats, Verizon rates highest at 3.4 out of 5 from 186 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Barton Flats located?

Barton Flats is located in Big Bear, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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