No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Bluff Mesa Group Camp continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 16 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 3, 2026): 10 open for online reservation · 6 reserved.
Where the open windows are
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 3, 2026Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 8 fall on weekdays and 2 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026September holds the most room. 9 of 13 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 10 |
This site currently has 10 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotThe next bookable night is Sep 20. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
Multi-night stays. 2 2-night, 2 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 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
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 99 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
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.
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.
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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. 10 of 16 tracked site-nights are currently open (62.5%). 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 Sep 18, 2026 14:17 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?
2 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 20 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?
September 2026, with 9 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 13.
When is the next open date at Bluff Mesa Group Camp?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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