Dogwood

San Bernardino National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundLake ArrowheadCalifornia⭐ 4.7 (1089)

🟢 21 open windows as of Sep 9 — soonest Thu Sep 10–Sun Sep 13

31 of the last 157 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.

Availability checked 1h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🔥 Just opened — our latest scan caught 6 cancellations here, marked below

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 92 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 4h ago.

📈 CampSage caught 14 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 21 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 1h agosites SING #070

Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →🔥 just openedopened 1h agosites SING #070

Sun Sep 13 – Wed Sep 163 nightsbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, SING #078–SING #083 next to each othersites DOGW #013, #059, #065, #066, SING #002, #003, #004, #005, #010, #011, #012, #014, #020, #025, #027, #032, #035, #036, #040, #042, #043, #044, #045, #046, #048, #049, #051, #052, #054, #055, #056, #058, #061, #069, #071, #072, #073, #074, #078, #079, #080, #081, #082, #083, #093

Sun Sep 13 – Tue Sep 152 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, SING #075–SING #077 next to each othersites SING #009, #033, #038, #075, #076, #077, #086

Mon Sep 14 – Thu Sep 173 nightsbook these dates →sites SING #007, #015, #039, #041, #063, #094

Tue Sep 15 – Fri Sep 183 nightsbook these dates →sites SING #006, #017, #022, #064

Tue Sep 15 – Thu Sep 172 nightsbook these dates →sites SING #024

Wed Sep 16 – Fri Sep 182 nightsbook these dates →🔥 just openedopened 1h agosites SING #090

📷 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 SING #070 — Dogwood site 70 — **Site SING #070** · Dogwood site 70Silvana Friedman

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

Campsite DOGW #059 — Dogwood site 59 short parking space — **Site DOGW #059** · Dogwood site 59 short parking spaceSilvana Friedman

Campsite DOGW #059 — Dogwood site 59 — **Site DOGW #059** · Dogwood site 59Silvana Friedman

Campsite DOGW #065 — Dogwood site 65 ada — **Site DOGW #065** · Dogwood site 65 adaSilvana Friedman

Campsite DOGW #066 — Site 66 — **Site DOGW #066** · Site 66Kristy Snyder

Campsite DOGW #066 — Site 66 parking — **Site DOGW #066** · Site 66 parkingKristy Snyder

Campsite SING #002 — Dogwood site 2 — **Site SING #002** · Dogwood site 2Silvana Friedman

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 1.8 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger1.8 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger6.9 midirections →

⚡ Highland Supercharger7.0 midirections →

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 43 openings at Dogwood over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays 6–26 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🎥 61K 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 43 openings at Dogwood over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays 6–26 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 1,089 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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