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Bluff Mesa Group Camp

San Bernardino National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundBig BearCalifornia⭐ 4.5 (4)
Bluff Mesa Group Camp
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🐕 Dogs allowed — the only site here that publishes a pet policy says yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 11d ago.
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💡 In short

Bluff Mesa Group Camp in California is fully booked on Recreation.gov right now. Campsites here open up when other campers cancel their reservations. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the instant a spot frees up, so you can grab it before it's rebooked.

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 3.4 mi away (straight line).

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⚡ Loop5.3 midirections →
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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 April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 12 openings at Bluff Mesa Group Camp over the last 30 days, on 11 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 3 days out and the openings typically covered 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

📍 ~74 mi from LA

Ratings

4.5★★★★☆4 ratings
5★3
4★0
3★1
2★0
1★0
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon2.0/4
AT&T2.0/4
T-Mobile0.5/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Bluff Mesa Group Camp FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Bluff Mesa Group Camp?

Bluff Mesa Group Camp 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 can I get a spot at Bluff Mesa Group Camp when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Bluff Mesa Group Camp 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 Bluff Mesa Group Camp?

CampSage's scans caught 12 openings at Bluff Mesa Group Camp over the last 30 days, on 11 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 3 days out and the openings typically covered 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 Bluff Mesa Group Camp a good campground?

Bluff Mesa Group Camp holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 4 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Bluff Mesa Group Camp?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Bluff Mesa Group Camp, Verizon rates highest at 2.0 out of 5 from 1 report. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Bluff Mesa Group Camp located?

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

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