Fawnskin, CA

Fishermans Group

ForestRiverside / CreeksideAlpineRustic / HistoricHikingFishingMountain bikingBirdwatchingHorseback ridingBackpackingHuntingWildlife watchingHorse-friendly (overnight stock)Vault toiletsFire pitPicnic tableBear box / locker

Availability

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About this spot

Overview

This campground is Hike In only. Fisherman's Group Campground is a semi-primitive campground reached by a 2.5-mile hike into the mountains of southern California. The dirt road and walk to the sites are well worth the effort once you reach the campground, which is nestled in a scenic forest on the banks of Deep Creek.

Recreation

Visitors enjoy access to some great birding and wildlife viewing. Other activities include hiking, horseback riding, hunting and mountain stream fishing. A variety of trailheads can be accessed near the campground.

Facilities

The campground provides four walk-in sites that can accommodate up to eight people per site for tent camping. There are no hookups of any kind at the campground. Drinking water and trash collection are also not provided. Stream water must be boiled or filtered prior to drinking. A bear-proof trash container is provided at the facility, but campers must pack out what they pack in. The campsites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. A vault toilet is provided. Horses are permitted at the campground, however, there are no corrals or watering stations available.

Natural Features

The campground is situated along Deep Creek, 2.5 miles into an area forested by tall pine, oak and cedar trees at an elevation of about 7,000 feet. It is nestled in the mountains of southern California, in the San Bernardino National Forest.

Nearby Attractions

Big Bear Lake and the Big Bear Discovery Center are located about 21 miles from the campground. The center provides information on the area, a nature-themed gift shop, educational programs and restroom facilities. Trailheads are available at and near both the lake and the visitor center.

Typical weather

Deep Creek

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Deep Creek, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.43°JJanuary: average water temperature 43°F39°FFebruary: average water temperature 39°F46°MMarch: average water temperature 46°F48°AApril: average water temperature 48°F57°MMay: average water temperature 57°F56°JJune: average water temperature 56°F57°JJuly: average water temperature 57°F66°AAugust: average water temperature 66°F68°SSeptember: average water temperature 68°F55°OOctober: average water temperature 55°F48°NNovember: average water temperature 48°F48°DDecember: average water temperature 48°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 32 field-sample stations

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