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Tanglewood Group Camp

San Bernardino National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundBig BearCalifornia⭐ 4.4 (5)
Tanglewood Group Camp
🟢 2 open windows right now — soonest Sat Aug 29–Tue Sep 1
Availability checked 3h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 1 cancellation here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Tanglewood Group Camp in California has 2 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Aug 29–Tue Sep 1. 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
Sat Aug 29 – Tue Sep 13 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #1
Fri Oct 2 – Sun Oct 42 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 #1

📷 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 TANG #1 — Tanglewood open air vault toilet
Site TANG #1 · Tanglewood open air vault toiletSilvana Friedman
Campsite TANG #1 — Tanglewood Group
Site TANG #1 · Tanglewood GroupSilvana Friedman
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 3.1 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 February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 16 openings at Tanglewood Group Camp over the last 30 days, on 15 separate days, most of them for stays 1–4 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

👥 Group site📍 ~81 mi from LA💵 $149/nightGroup Tent Only Area Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming🎥 19K YouTube views · top 12

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆5 ratings
5★3
4★1
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

T-Mobile2.0/4
AT&T1.5/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Tanglewood Group Camp FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Tanglewood Group Camp?

Tanglewood 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 much does it cost to camp at Tanglewood Group Camp?

Campsite fees at Tanglewood Group Camp run about $149/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Tanglewood Group Camp when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Tanglewood 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 Tanglewood Group Camp?

CampSage's scans caught 16 openings at Tanglewood Group Camp over the last 30 days, on 15 separate days, most of them for stays 1–4 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 Tanglewood Group Camp a good campground?

Tanglewood Group Camp holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 5 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Tanglewood Group Camp?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Tanglewood Group Camp, T-Mobile 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 Tanglewood Group Camp located?

Tanglewood 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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