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Big Bear Recreation Facility (Big Bear)

Big Bear — California

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Campground details

StateCalifornia
City / AreaNot listed
Installation / SponsorBig Bear
Service / ComponentMarine Corps
Camping TypeCampground / camping area
RV Sites5
Tent Sites5
Hookups5 RV hookup sites with dump access; 5 tent sites; seasonal water shutoff typically November-April
EligibilityActive Duty; Reservists; Retirees; Veterans; DoD eligible patrons (reservation priority varies by eligibility)
Last Verified2026-09-24
Coordinate PrecisionCampground/recreation-level GPS; secondary map cross-check
Official military / MWR source →Directions in Google Maps →View California campground map & listings
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Map pin for Big Bear Recreation Facility.

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Coordinates: 34.2348, -116.879. The pin shows the directory location; confirm the correct RV entrance and gate with the campground before arriving.

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Campground information

Eligibility: Active Duty; Reservists; Retirees; Veterans; DoD eligible patrons (reservation priority varies by eligibility)

Verification note: Current MCCS lodging page confirms 5 RV sites with hookups and dump access plus 5 primitive tent sites; eligibility/reservation priority is now stated on the official page.

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