Barton Flats Campground
CA-38, Angelus Oaks, CA 92305
Overview
Located roughly 36 miles from San Bernardino, Barton Flats Campground features 51 campsites for RVs and tents. No hookups are available, but there is a paid dump station within the campground that costs $10 per use.
Other amenities include trash cans, showers, restrooms, drinking water, and bear-safe storage boxes. The campground is open from late March through the end of October. Summer is the busiest time of year.
Barton Flats doesn’t have a designated group camp, but a limited number of double sites can fit up to 16 guests. The campground requires guests to stay at least 2 days to reserve the weekend or 3 days over holiday weekends.
Dogs are not allowed on the beach or in Mount San Jacinto State Park Wilderness. Campers are limited to two pets per site.
Best Campsites at Barton Flats Campground
Below are Power Camper’s recommended sites if you want to have the best experience at Barton Flats Campground.
Best for Groups: Sites #20–22
- Slightly separated from other sites
- Located within the same area
- Close to water, restrooms, and trash
- Not far from the camp host, dump station, and parking
Most Private: Sites #9–10
- Located at the end of the loop
- Far from the entrance and highway noise
- Close to drinking water and a short trip to restrooms
- Next to trail access for the northern trail network
- Downside: far away from trash receptacles
Closest to Amenities: Sites #49–52
- Next to restrooms, trash, and water
- Sites #51–52: no neighboring sites to the east
- Downside: farther from dump station, parking, and camp host
Unique Experiences
- Grab your hiking boots and head north to reach the Santa Ana River Trail or south to the Rio Monte Trail for a relaxing afternoon in nature.
- Stop by Jenks Lake to kayak or fish for catfish and bluegill in the refreshing mountain waters.
- Pop into the city of San Bernardino to visit the First Original McDonald’s Museum, the site of the very first restaurant in the famous chain started by Dick and Mac McDonald in 1940.
Barton Flats Campground Campground Rules
Max People per Site
8 (double sitesMax Vehicles per Site
1Fires allowed?
Only in designated fire ringsPets allowed?
YesBarton Flats Campground Reservation Information
Reservations Allowed?
Reservations Required?
YesReservations for Barton Flats are available online through www.recreation.gov or by phone at 1-877-444-6777. All reservations will be charged a nonrefundable $8 booking fee for online reservations or a $9 fee for reservations placed by phone. A single site is $33 per night ($35 on holidays) with a maximum capacity of 8 guests. Double sites for up to 16 campers are also available for $66 per night ($68 on holidays). Extra vehicles beyond the single vehicle included with each reservation can be added for an additional $8 per night.
Ensure you have the following information to make a reservation:
- Park selections
- Date you wish to start camping
- Type and size of camping equipment
- Number of people that will occupy the campsite
- Number of nights you wish to camp
- Alternative park and camping date choices
- Your phone number and area code
- Method of payment/Credit card number and expiration date
- Mailing address
Group Camping Reservations
There is no designated group camp at Barton Flats. Guests are welcome to reserve multiple sites within the same area to function as a group space, but each site will require its reservation.
Campsite Reservation Cancellations
To change or cancel a reservation, visit www.recreation.gov or call the contact center at 1-877-444-6777. Modifying a reservation costs $10. Initial reservation fees will not be refunded for canceled stays at the campground.
Barton Flats Campground Campground Cost
Single sites
$33Double Sites
$66Activities
Fishing
Hiking
Bike Trails
Horseback Riding
Photography
Amenities
RV/Trailers
Hookups
Pull Through Spots
Pet Friendly
ADA Sites
Showers
Cell Service
Campfire Rings
Grills
Campground Host
Wood for Sale
Visitors/Rec Center
Directions
FAQs
Nearby Campgrounds to Barton Flats Campground
Barton Flats is similar to campgrounds within the same park but differs significantly from camping options in other parts of California. Due to the proximity to the ocean, many campgrounds are next to the beach with trails leading down to the water.
Barton Flats is also fairly basic in terms of amenities, so campers who prefer hookups or facilities like a camp store would be better served elsewhere. The same is true for those who are traveling in large groups since Barton Flats can only accommodate 16 guests at its double sites.
San Gorgonio Campground
San Gorgonio is located in the same park as Barton Flats, so the campground layouts and surrounding environments are quite similar. This campground features 54 mixed-use sites for RVs and tents. Three double sites can accommodate smaller groups. The season for San Gorgonio is slightly shorter than at Barton Flats since the former is only open from late April through late September.
Pineknot Campground
Pineknot Campground is also located in San Bernardino National Forest and shares a similar schedule to Barton Flats. Pineknot offers 47 sites for tents or RVs, but the terrain is not as RV-friendly as it is as Barton Flats. Amenities include picnic tables, campfire rings/grills, flush toilets, and drinking water. There is no dump station.
South Carlsbad State Beach
South Carlsbad State Beach has a much different setting since the campground is situated on bluffs overlooking the ocean. This campground is much larger than Barton Flats, offering over 200 sites for tents and RVs. A limited number of sites have full or double hookups starting at rates of $60 and $100, respectively. Sites along the ocean are more expensive. The Pelican Point group site can fit up to 40 people for $650 per night.
Carpinteria State Beach
Carpinteria is located on a beach instead of within a forest like at Barton Flats. The campground offers full hookups at nearly 200 campsites. Amenities include showers, a dump station, a visitor’s center, a camp store, and summer programs. Carpinteria also differs from Barton Flats because of its numerous group sites. The campground has seven separate group sites that can fit 25–40 guests each starting at a cost of $180 for the smallest sites.
