Camp ObserverButtercup Group Camp
Camp site features
Across 1 camp site:
- Water hookups: all 1 sites
- Picnic table: all 1 sites
- Pets allowed: all 1 sites
- ADA accessible: all 1 sites
- Group sites: all 1 sites
- Longest rig: 25 ft
- Largest party: 40 people
Fees
For information about payments or making changes to your reservation, please visit the Recreation.gov Rules and Reservation Polices page: here
Directions
From San Bernardino, take I-10 east to Running Springs. Turn onto State Highway 18 and continue to Big Bear Lake Dam. Continue about 6 miles on State Highway 18 and turn right on Summit Boulevard. Turn left at the end of road and go about a half-mile to the second gate on the right.
Stay Limit
Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.
Reviews
Rachel W
Loop:Butt
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Reviewed a year ago
Beautiful camp with friendly, easygoing staff. The camp is under the City of Big Bear regulations though. They are very strict and unpleasant.
Ren V
Loop:Butt
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Reviewed a year ago
Good clean spot. Lots of shade. Open area for activities.
Laura H
Loop:Butt
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Reviewed a year ago
This site is phenomenal, I almost don't want to let you in on this gem, but it really is a gem. I have lead a group camping trip for the last 6 years at a variety of SoCal sites. The goal of the trip is to be able to have dogs off leash and kids be able to run around safely. Requirements I also seek out are a fire ring and at least 1 vault toilet. This site was phenomenal. The location is super close to town and two other camping areas, but still feels very private. It is right near the bottom of the ski slopes. I had cell service with AT&T
It says up to 40 people and 8 cars, but it could definately fit more than 8 cars if needed, so I wouldn't stress about the parking limitation. While the area is large, a big portion of the cleared areas is sloped, so not all of it is ideal for tent camping. There is a fire ring and a large charcoal grill as well as two indoor vault toilets. Additionally there are 5 large picnic tables (3 around the fire and two set apart) and 3 bear boxes (Maybe 4 can't quite remember, but at least 3).
We had a wonderful time with a group of 25 people including a few children plus 10 dogs. Be aware: there are coyotes in the area, we saw at least 2 at the site in the evening. Happy camping!
Hilda M
Loop:Butt
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Reviewed 3 years ago
Great private location! Campsite was clean, restroom are vault, attendant was great at keeping it clean.
ROSALYN B
Loop:Butt
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Reviewed 5 years ago
Always a great spot. Quiet but yet close enough if your forgot something at the grocery store. Bathrooms were clean, site was clean. Camp host Seann was very nice and helpful.
Hang N
Loop:Butt
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Reviewed 5 years ago
Loved everything about this camp. The only thing is it didn’t have anywhere to throw away the trash. We end up having to take our trash bags to the trash cans in Pineknot campground.
