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 for tent and RV camping. 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.
Nearby Activities
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Winter sports
- Wildlife viewing
- Swimming site
Directions
Take Highway 38 through Running Springs and Arrowbear to Green Valley Road. Stay on the road and continue approximately 2 miles, past Crab Flats Campground.
GPS Coordinates
Latitude 34° 15′ 55.0001″ N
Longitude 117° 4′ 59.9999″ W