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Bluff Mesa Group Camp

34.2228° N / 116.9757° W · Data Nov 2 2026, checked hourly
Tracked from Apr 16, 20271 monitored site

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Bluff Mesa Group Camp

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Opening record
No detected openings in the last 90 days

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01 · Availability Outlook · Apr 16 – May 3, 2027 · of 1 monitored site

Of the 18 tracked site-nights (Apr 16 – May 3, 2027): 18 open for online reservation.

Where the open windows are

0% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 18 of 18 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Apr 16 – May 3, 2027
Not open online0%
Open site-nights18 / 18
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 18
Weekday openings9
Weekend openings9

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 9 fall on weekdays and 9 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Apr 2027 – May 2027
0481216153APRMAYSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

April holds the most room. 15 of 15 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 1 site
WindowNightSites openStatus
Memorial DayFRI May 280None open
SAT May 290None open
SUN May 300None open
MON May 310None open

Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Availability

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
001  18

This site currently has 18 site-nights available.

Tracked window

Coverage

Campsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Apr 16, 2027. That is about 165 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Apr 16, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe Apr 16, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.

Stays and site detail

18 open site-nights across 1 site at Bluff Mesa Group Camp, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 1 2-night, 1 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Apr 16, 2027 at site 001.

RV length. Longest recorded site here is 99 ft. 1 site takes 25 ft, 1 site takes 35 ft, 1 site takes 40 ft.

All 1 site with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
00199 ftNone1818 nightsApr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027 +6 more

About Bluff Mesa Group Camp

Overview

Bluff Mesa Group Campground is conveniently located for campers to enjoy all the beautiful Big Bear Lake area has to offer. A variety of trailheads are nearby, leading visitors through the scenic forest that surrounds the campground.

Recreation

A variety of hiking and mountain biking trails can be accessed from the campground, and rock climbing routes can be found nearby.

Fishing, boating and swimming at Big Bear Lake are popular activities. Anglers can look forward to trout, bluegill, crappie, catfish and largemouth bass, among other fish. The lake is less than 10 miles from the campground.

Facilities

The campground offers one large group site for tents. It can accommodate up to 40 people and eight vehicles and is accessed by a dirt road. The site is equipped with picnic tables, grills and campfire circle.

Vault toilets are provided. Drinking water, utility hookups and trash collection are not available. Parking surfaces are gravel.

Natural Features

The campground is located 45 miles from San Bernardino at an elevation of 6,800 feet. It is accessed via a dirt road, and is nestled in a secluded, mixed conifer forest with a grassy understory. Mature trees provide much shade throughout the area, but open meadows are also available.

Nearby Attractions

The Big Bear Discovery Center is located about 10 miles from the campground, on the other side of Big Bear Lake. A visitor center, interpretive trails and educational programs are available, as well as accessible flush restroom facilities.

1 monitored siteRVs up to 99 ftNo hookups1 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 40

Getting there

Take I-10 east to Running Springs. Turn onto State Highway 18 and continue to Big Bear Lake Dam. Turn right and continue for 3 miles. Turn onto Tulip Lane and turn right on Mill Creek Road (Forest Road 2N10). Continue 4 miles and turn right on Forest Road 2N86 and continue to the campground.

San Bernardino, CA909-866-8550
BikingBoatingCampingClimbingFishingHikingSwimming SiteWildlife Viewing

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Bluff Mesa Group Camp?

Reservations for Bluff Mesa Group Camp are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 18 of 18 tracked site-nights are open (100%), though availability can change. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 15:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Bluff Mesa Group Camp?

1 three-night opening is showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Apr 16, 2027 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at Bluff Mesa Group Camp fit a 35-foot RV?

1 of the 1 site that support RV analysis has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 99 ft.

Which month has the most availability at Bluff Mesa Group Camp?

April 2027, with 15 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 15.

When is the next open date at Bluff Mesa Group Camp?

Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Bluff Mesa Group Camp begins Apr 16, 2027 — about 165 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Apr 16, 2027.

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