Barton Flats

Overview

The Barton Flats Campground provides a taste of just about everything the San Bernardino National Forest has to offer. In addition to a nearby lake and river access, a variety hiking, biking and horseback riding trails can be accessed from the campground. Its location also provides a great place for visitors to relax, take in the fresh, mountain air, and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Recreation

The campground provides access to the famed Santa Ana River Trail, which will someday run from the mountains to the seaside, providing spectacular views along the way. It is currently popular for hiking, biking and horseback riding.

The 2.5-mile Rio Monte Trail is also accessed from the campground and ends at the Rio Monte Panorama, which overlooks the deep gorge of the Santa Ana River Valley.

The Jenks Lake Trail begins at the Barton Flats Visitor Center on the Rio Monte Trail. It then follows Barton Road to an old logging road to Jenks Lake.

At nearby Jenks Lake visitors can enjoy fishing and non-motorized boating, including canoeing and kayaking. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout and there are also some largemouth bass, bluegill, sunfish and catfish available. Fishing is also available in the nearby Santa Ana River.

Facilities

The campground offers dozens of single and double campsites, available for tent and RV camping. Some accessible sites are available as well. There are no hookups at the campground, however, the parking aprons are paved and a dump station is available.

Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. Firewood is sold at the campground.

Natural Features

Located 36 miles northeast of San Bernardino, this campground is nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains, just off the Rim of the World Scenic Byway. The level campsites are tucked among a variety of pine and oak trees, at an elevation of 6,360 feet.

Nearby Attractions

The Grayback Amphitheater on State Route 38 provides evening educational programs throughout the summer months.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (909) 866-8550.

Charges & Cancellations

Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night’s recreation fee for a campsite or forfeit the entire day-use fee for a day-use facility.

Camp site features

Across 52 camp sites:

Picnic table: all 52 sites
Pets allowed: all 52 sites
ADA accessible: 7 of 52 sites
Longest rig: 35 ft
Largest party: 16 people

Directions

Take I-10 East to Redlands. Take the University Street exit, EXIT 80. Turn left (northbound) on University Street. Turn right onto E. Lugonia Avenue/SR-38. Continue on State Highway 38 for approximately 18 miles to the campground entrance.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Rachel S

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Reviewed 10 days ago

Our site was a great size and distance from others, and we visited midweek so it wasn't crowded or loud. Highly recommend the Poopout Hill Trail in the area as it leads to a great view of San Gorgonio and the surrounding Wilderness!

Thomas G

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Reviewed 11 days ago

Had site 39 end of July and it was one of the very best sites! I would recommend this one and the ones opposite the trees. It has both sun & shade and perfect for a hammock. Our friends were in site 39. It was smaller and closer to the main road, so some noise, but close enough to walk back and forth from ours. It was a queiter area than the lowere numbered sites. The sites across the road from us are all shade, so was too cold for neighbors, but super nice. Showers/RR were extremely clean. It took some doing to figure out how to get hot water in the shower though, and dump station is $10 with CC. Most area to-do's are a drive, but worth it. Jenks Lake is small, but a great place to bike around, picnic and fish. You can also hike there from campground. Thurman Flats is also a great day picnic/wade in river with a beautiful drive. It is more of a stay put kind of place unless you want to drive a lot. Loved it!

Omer Faruk G

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Reviewed 17 days ago

Decent overall experience with fair safety and amenities. That said, a couple of things could be better: some individuals repeatedly walked up and down right next to my tent at night, making me feel uneasy. Also, one of the showers was stuck on super hot and hard to shut off.

Rommel C

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Reviewed 21 days ago

Experience at Barton has always been great, even when it snowed on us last year. This year was just as we expected. Neighbors were friendly, camp hosts were accommodating, and the stay was great. My only complaint is that one of the neighbors ran their generator for almost the whole day. It wasn't too terrible, but it did kinda break the vibe.

lezli m

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Reviewed 23 days ago

Love this campground! Have been coming here for over 40 years.

Qais A

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Reviewed a month ago

Very clean and beautiful campground. I recommend it 💯

Availability

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