San Gorgonio Campground
43064 CA-38, Angelus Oaks, CA 92305
Overview
Located in San Bernardino National Forest by Angelus Oaks, CA, San Gorgonio Campground has approximately 51 single sites for up to 8 guests and 3 double sites for up to 16 guests. There is no group site.
Amenities include drinking water, a camp host, picnic tables, fire rings with grills, showers, and restrooms with flush toilets. San Gorgonio doesn’t offer hookups, but guests may use the dump station in a neighboring campground.
Dogs are allowed in the campground and some parts of the wilderness as long as they’re leashed. The campground is open from late April through late September.
Best Campsites at San Gorgonio Campground
Below are Power Camper’s recommended sites if you want to have the best experience at San Gorgonio Campground.
Best Double Site: #033
- Located on a separate loop of road
- More privacy
- Close to drinking water
- Downside: farther from restrooms, showers, and trash
Most Convenient: #053–054, #031–032, #001–002
- Close to drinking water, restrooms, trash, and showers
- Quick access to campground exit except for #001–002
- Accessible sites at #054 and #031
- Centrally located
- Downside: may be more congested
- Downside: closer to the main road
Most Private: Sites #36, #43
- More distance from neighboring sites on at least one side
- Close to drinking water
- Farther from noise on the main road
- Downside: farther from restrooms, showers, and trash
Unique Experiences
- Travel the nearby Santa Ana River Trail for spectacular hiking, biking, or horseback riding in the serene beauty of the mountain forests.
- In the summer months, head to the Greyback Amphitheater for weekend educational programs, socializing, and nights of wholesome fun with the whole family.
- Take the Rio Monte Trail up to the Rio Monte Panorama for unbeatable views of the stunning Santa Ana River Valley gorge.
- Cool off with an afternoon of fishing in the cool mountain streams, surrounded by lush forests and the sounds of nature.
San Gorgonio Campground Campground Rules
Max Trailer/RV Length
35 feetMax People per Site
8 (double sitesMax Vehicles per Site
4Fires allowed?
Only in designated fire ringsPets allowed?
YesSan Gorgonio Campground Reservation Information
Reservations Allowed?
Reservations Required?
YesReservations are available at www.recreation.gov or by phone at 1-877-444-6777. The maximum reservation length permitted is 14 consecutive days at a time. Single sites cost $31 per night for up to 8 guests, and doubles are $62 per night for up to 16 guests. An additional charge of $2 and $4 applies respectively for reservations on holidays.
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 formal group site at San Gorgonio. The double sites can fit up to 16 guests and 4 vehicles for smaller groups. Individual sites can be reserved together to function as a group campsite, but all terms for individual sites will apply.
Campsite Reservation Cancellations
Cancellations can be made through the portal at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. There is a $10 fee for all cancellations, and guests will also forfeit the cost of the first night if canceling after midnight the day before arrival.
San Gorgonio Campground Campground Cost
Single sites
$31Double Sites
$62Activities
Hiking
Bike Trails
Photography
Horseback Riding
Amenities
RV/Trailers
Hookups
Pull Through Spots
Pet Friendly
ADA Sites
Showers
Campfire Rings
Grills
Campground Host
Cell Service
Potable Water
Directions
FAQs
Nearby Campgrounds to San Gorgonio Campground
As a smaller campground with no hookups and modest on-site amenities, San Gorgonio is a middle-of-the-pack option. Others will prefer campgrounds with hookups or a dump station for added convenience, while some guests will appreciate that the basics are covered for an affordable price of only $31 per night for singles or $62 per night for doubles.
Since there’s no group site, the largest sites at San Gorgonio are the doubles, which have a max of 16 guests and 4 vehicles. This may not be enough to accommodate larger groups.
Furthermore, San Gorgonio is located within a forest setting rather than a beach, so opportunities for water sports, fishing, and swimming are limited compared to many nearby beaches.
Barton Flats Campground
Barton Flats is also located in San Bernardino National Forest. Rates and the size of the campground are roughly the same. This campground has a paid dump station and bear boxes in addition to all amenities offered by San Gorgonio.
Pineknot Campground
Pineknot Campground is in the same forest as San Gorgonio, so the two campgrounds have the same pricing and surroundings. However, Pineknot does not have double sites or showers. San Gorgonio also has a longer RV limit at 35 feet compared to the 26-foot restriction at Pineknot.
South Carlsbad State Beach
South Carlsbad is at the beach rather than in a forest. It’s also much larger with over 200 sites. Hookups are available for some sites, and there’s a dump station within the campground. Ocean sites are $50, and hookups are an additional $25 per site. The Pelican Point group site starts at $650 per night and can fit up to 40 guests.
Carpinteria State Beach
Carpinteria is a large campground at the beach with almost 200 sites. Hookups are available, and the campground has a visitor’s center and showers as well. Sites are $45 per night on the low end and $80 on the high end for a premium site with full hookups. Carpinteria also offers multiple group sites that can fit 25–65 people for rates of $180–$430 per night.
