Dogwood

San Bernardino National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundLake ArrowheadCalifornia⭐ 4.7 (1072)

🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 24–Thu Aug 27

22 of the last 111 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🔥 Recently freed — our last scan (8h ago) caught 1 cancellation here, marked below

📈 CampSage caught 13 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Dogwood in California has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 24–Thu Aug 27. 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

Mon Aug 24 – Thu Aug 273 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, SING #003–SING #005 next to each othersites DOGW #013, #050, SING #003, #004, #005, #008, #009, #011, #014, #015, #017, #020, #022, #024, #029, #032, #033, #035, #036, #042, #043, #045, #048, #049, #052, #055, #056, #064, #073, #076, #077, #080

Mon Aug 24 – Wed Aug 262 nightsbook these dates →sites SING #019, #039, #041, #054, #058, #079, #089

Tue Aug 25 – Fri Aug 283 nightsbook these dates →👥 SING #068 & SING #069 next to each othersites DOGW #065, SING #025, #034, #038, #046, #051, #068, #069, #084, #088

Fri Oct 2 – Mon Oct 53 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →🔥 recently freedopened 8h agosites SING #069

Tue Aug 25 – Thu Aug 272 nightsbook these dates →sites DOGW #066, SING #010, #012

Wed Aug 26 – Fri Aug 282 nightsbook these dates →sites SING #002, #018, #027, #040, #081, #083, #090

Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →sites DOGW #059, SING #007, #044, #061, #070, #074

Sun Aug 30 – Tue Sep 12 nightsbook these dates →sites SING #006, #072, #091

📷 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 DOGW #013 — Dogwood site 13 ada — **Site DOGW #013** · Dogwood site 13 adaSilvana Friedman

Campsite DOGW #050 — Dogwood site 50 campsite — **Site DOGW #050** · Dogwood site 50 campsiteSilvana Friedman

Campsite DOGW #050 — Dogwood site 50 parking — **Site DOGW #050** · Dogwood site 50 parkingSilvana Friedman

Campsite SING #003 — Dogwood site 3 — **Site SING #003** · Dogwood site 3Silvana Friedman

Campsite SING #004 — Dogwood site 4 — **Site SING #004** · Dogwood site 4Silvana Friedman

Campsite SING #005 — Dogwood site 5 — **Site SING #005** · Dogwood site 5Silvana Friedman

Campsite SING #008 — Dogwood site 8 — **Site SING #008** · Dogwood site 8Silvana Friedman

Campsite SING #008 — Dogwood campsite 8 — **Site SING #008** · Dogwood campsite 8Silvana Friedman

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 1.8 mi away.

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🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 49 openings at Dogwood over the last 30 days, on 26 separate days, most of them for stays 6–15 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

📍 ~60 mi from LA💵 $40–$79/nightStandard ElectricStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎥 139K YouTube views · top 12

Ratings

4.7★★★★★1,072 ratings

5★873

4★130

3★40

2★18

1★11

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon3.2/4

AT&T3.0/4

T-Mobile2.3/4

Sprint retired2.3/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Dogwood FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Dogwood?

Dogwood 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 Dogwood?

Campsite fees at Dogwood run about $40–$79/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

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

Popular campgrounds like Dogwood 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 Dogwood?

CampSage's scans caught 49 openings at Dogwood over the last 30 days, on 26 separate days, most of them for stays 6–15 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 Dogwood a good campground?

Dogwood holds an average rating of 4.7/5 from 1,072 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Dogwood?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Dogwood, Verizon rates highest at 3.2 out of 5 from 368 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Dogwood located?

Dogwood is located in Lake Arrowhead, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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