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San Bernardino/Heart Bar
Overview
Overview
Heart Bar Campground, situated within the San Bernardino National Forest, offers a quintessential high-altitude escape for nature enthusiasts. Located at an elevation of approximately 6,800 feet, this site provides a rustic, serene camping experience tucked away from the noise of urban life. It serves as an ideal destination for those looking to disconnect and immerse themselves in the quiet majesty of Southern California’s mountain terrain.
Location & Surroundings
The campground is positioned near Angelus Oaks, CA, providing easy access to the scenic Santa Ana River drainage. The surroundings are dominated by towering pine and oak trees, which create a cool, shaded environment perfect for escaping the summer heat. Guests often remark on the crisp mountain air and the natural beauty of the surrounding forest landscape, making it a peaceful basecamp for exploring the San Bernardino Mountains.
Amenities & Park Features
This is a dry camping facility, emphasizing a traditional outdoor experience rather than full-service resort amenities. Visitors will find vault toilets and potable water spigots available throughout the grounds, ensuring basic necessities are covered. Each site includes a picnic table and a fire ring, perfect for evening gatherings under the stars. The park is designed to accommodate various tent and RV setups, though travelers should be prepared for the primitive nature of the site.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Adventure awaits right outside your door with extensive opportunities for outdoor recreation. The area is highly regarded for its diverse hiking and mountain biking trails that cater to different skill levels. During the appropriate seasons, guests can enjoy fishing in nearby mountain streams or wildlife viewing within the national forest. The proximity to high-alpine scenery makes it a favorite spot for photographers and bird watchers seeking quiet, untouched wilderness areas to explore.
Who This Park Is Best For
Heart Bar is best suited for nature-focused RVers and tent campers who value solitude and simplicity over modern hookups. It appeals to those who enjoy self-contained camping and want to wake up surrounded by dense forests. If you are seeking a peaceful, low-key retreat away from commercial campgrounds, this national forest gem provides the perfect backdrop for a restorative and authentic mountain getaway in California.
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Reviews
James Ortiz
We loved the few days we spent here camping,we're a family of 5 and had plenty of space to ourselves and away from other campers at site 14. Our site had a bear box, fire ring and picnic table. The campground had water stations and trash bins along with vault toilets which were very clean. The camp host was very nice and checked on us a few times to see if we needed fire wood. Great experience and campground with lots of shade with alot of trees for your hammock and space for a large tent. We will Definitely be going back.
Thomas Gonzales
Great campground. Lots of open space around the campsite we booked and we did not encounter any issues. There was a picnic table, a fire pit/ring with a grate on one side, and a bear box. Toilets did not have running water, but there was a water spigot nearby. Some highway noise in the distance but otherwise quiet and beautiful forest setting. Some interesting hiking trails nearby that you can get to from the camp site as well (Aspen Grove Trail and Fish Creek Trail).
Lust TheWander
Beautiful campground, quiet and relaxing. No hookups but bathroom was close for those that needed it.
_Weekend Camper
This week at site 67🛖. Huge campground with big sites!! Beautiful and secluded. Can't go wrong camping in the big bear mountains. Lots of campgrounds along route 38. Porta potties restrooms 🚻. Barely any cell coverage but able to send pictures once awhile. 🪵 are $8 a bundle. Recommended sites are 66, 68 with mountain view. 🤙
franck situ
It's spacious in each camp site and also pretty close to the wilderness.