Campsite for booking · Running Springs

Tent Peg Group

via Recreation.gov Fawnskin, CA, Running Springs, California, United States

Overview

Pitches
1
Pitch types
tent
Season
Not stated: check on Recreation.gov
Check-in / out
14:00 / 12:00

Facilities

  • Dogs allowedListed by Recreation.gov
  • Hardstanding pitchesListed by Recreation.gov

Policies

PetsYes
SmokingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
Instant bookingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
CancellationNot stated: check on Recreation.gov

About this campsite

Overview

Tent Peg Group Campground offers a semi-primitive location for an extended family or large group outing. The area provides easy access to many off-road vehicle trails. A variety of other recreational opportunities can be found in the vicinity. Recreation

The area is an off-road vehicle paradise, with trails for both beginning and experienced riders. Trails include Crab Creek, which crosses Deep Creek, and the 9.7-mile Redonda Ridge Trail, east of the campground. The 26-mile Holcomb Valley Road begins west of the campground. The Crab Flat Loop Route is also west of the campground.

A variety of hiking trails are in close proximity to the campground, including the 4.5-mile Hawes Peak Trail, which meanders through the forest, providing exceptional scenery. The Crab Creek Trail also begins nearby, west of Crab Flats Campground, and leads to Fisherman's Group Campground. The surrounding hiking areas are also popular for snowshoeing and cross country skiing in the winter.

Green Valley Lake is approximately six miles away and offers boating, fishing and swimming opportunities. The 9-acre lake is regularly stocked with a variety of fish. Facilities

The campground offers one large group site. It can accommodate up to 40 people and eight vehicles and is accessed by a dirt road. Parking surfaces are gravel. The campsite is equipped with multiple tables, a campfire circle and grills. Vault toilets are provided, but drinking water is not available.

Natural Features

The campground is in the mountains of Southern California, centered between Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear Lake. It is situated in a mature forest of pine, oak and cedar trees, which provide ample shade. A variety of birds and wildlife make their home in the area. Nearby Attractions

The closest towns are Lake Arrowhead and Running Springs. Green Valley Lake is approximately six miles away. Charges & Cancellations

Rules & Reservation Policies

As you make travel plans that include reservations on Recreation.gov, there are standard policies that apply to most locations of which you should be aware. Do keep in mind, however, that there are many exceptions, so it is best to review reservation information listed on individual facility pages for those policies and procedures that pertain to your specific locations.

Any location or activity requiring a permit or lottery will have unique requirements and policies. Please check individual facility pages for pertinent information for those sites.

Booking Window

For most locations, you can reserve six months in advance of your stay for individual sites and 12 months in advance for group sites. There are some exceptions, so it is best to check with each facility.

Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees

Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation.

Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

Tours & Tickets: You may request changes to tour dates at no cost before the arrival date. If you cancel before your tour date, you may be eligible for a refund. Cancellation fees apply. Please check the tour facility description details page for cancellation policies.

Permits: Varies by location. Please check the permit details for the permit location.

Late Cancellations

Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival.

Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.

Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.

Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.

Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee…

Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.

Description supplied by Recreation.gov.

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