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19 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
Ski area26 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (59 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Ski resort in Running Springs, California, United States.
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Ski area26 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (61 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Ski resort in Southern California.
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Lake27 miles southeast · straight-line distance
Reservoir in California, United States.
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Town30 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (41 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in and seat of San Bernardino County, California, United States.
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Town38 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (51 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City on the eastern edge of Los Angeles County, California, United States.
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39 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (50 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
County seat of Riverside County, California, United States.
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47 miles southwest · straight-line distance
State park in Southern California, United States.
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55 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (76 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States.
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Things to do55 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (75 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Library and art museum in San Marino, California.
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Things to do62 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (80 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
American theme park in California owned by The Walt Disney Company.
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State park64 miles west · straight-line distance
Natural reserve in California.
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Things to do75 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 40 min by car (103 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Campus of the Getty Museum and other programs of the Getty Trust in Los Angeles.
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80 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 45 min by car (108 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Public beach in San Pedro, Los Angeles, United States.
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National park site86 miles northwest · straight-line distance
U.S. National Monument in Keene, Kern County, California.
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National park site92 miles southeast · straight-line distance
National park of the United States.
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National park site93 miles east · straight-line distance
Protected area in California, United States.
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Outdoors102 miles southwest · straight-line distance
Island in Los Angeles County, California, United States.
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State park102 miles southeast · straight-line distance
State park in California.
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Outdoors114 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 15 min by car (142 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Beach in San Diego County, California, United States.
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40 recreation areas and campgrounds within 57 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
13 miles southeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Juniper Flats covers 101,272 acres of mixed public and private lands. Located between the Mojave Desert and the forests of the San Bernardino Mountains, Juniper Flats hosts a unique mixture of plants from both environments.
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14 miles south · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
San Bernardino County Parks manages this project in the high desert wilderness at the foot of the San Bernardino Mountains. No permanent pool, but camping and picnicking facilities are available. Access to the Pacific Crest Trail.
Hiking
15 miles northwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY.
BikingCampingHikingOff-highway vehicles
18 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr by car (28 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
For those visitors who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the nearby Big Bear valley, Horse Springs campground offers a secluded escape unlike many others on the San Bernardino National Forest.
Camping
20 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (55 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
North Shore Campground is a quiet place to camp, away from the hustle and bustle of nearby cities.
BoatingCampingFishingHiking
20 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (48 road miles, checked October 2026)Bureau of Land Management
Sawtooth Canyon Campground, also know by its nickname “New Jack City,” is located approximately 3 miles west of California Highway 247 and 20 mile south of Barstow, California.
CampingClimbingPicnickingWildlife viewing
20 miles northeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The Sawtooth Mountains Wilderness now contains a total of 33,610 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of California.
CampingHikingHuntingPhotographyWildernessWildlife viewing
21 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (49 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Dogwood Campground is a family-friendly facility located in the heart of the San Bernardino National Forest. All sites must be reserved to enjoy the area's scenic surroundings and plentiful recreational opportunities.
BoatingCampingFishing
22 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (40 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Located three miles north of the Lytle Creek Ranger Station, the campground provides an easy get-away. Trees surround the campsites and Lytle Creek flows across the street at Applewhite Picnic Area. Please use caution crossing the road.
Camping
22 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 15 min by car (55 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground is a beautiful place to take the horses on a camping outing.
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22 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 5 min by car (67 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Crab Flats Campground is an off-roaders paradise, with plenty of off-road vehicle trails nearby for both beginner and experienced riders.
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22 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 20 min by car (68 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
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.
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23 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 20 min by car (60 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
This campground is Hike In only. Fisherman's Group Campground is a semi-primitive campground reached by a 2.5-mile hike into the mountains of southern California.
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23 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 15 min by car (55 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Ironwood Group Campground offers a secluded place for an extended family or large group getaway in the mountains of Southern California.
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24 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 20 min by car (64 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Green Valley Campground is located near Arrowbear in the San Bernardino National Forest in Southern California.
BoatingCampingFishingHikingSwimming
25 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (51 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Hanna Flat Campground is a family-friendly facility nestled in the pine-covered mountains of Southern California. It offers access to a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities and a beautiful location to enjoy nature.
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25 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (40 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Table Mountain, just a short journey northwest of the Los Angeles metro area, provides a beautiful escape from urban life. Campers will find hiking, mountain biking, birding and countless other recreation opportunities.
BikingCampingHikingMountain BikingScenic DriveWildlife viewing
26 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (41 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Nestled in a scenic canyon just off the Big Pines Highway, Apple Tree provides a scenic and relaxing destination for camping, hiking, picnicking and wildlife viewing.
BikingCampingHikingMountain Biking
26 miles east · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The Ord Mountain Route Network is south of Barstow and links the Stoddard Valley and Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Areas, also known as Open Areas. Travel within the network is limited to posted open routes.
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26 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (51 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Grays Peak Group Campground is conveniently located for campers to enjoy all that the Big Bear Lake area has to offer. Many trailheads are nearby, leading visitors through the scenic forest that surrounds the campground.
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26 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (41 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Just northwest of the Los Angeles metro area, Peavine provides a scenic and relaxing destination for camping, hiking, picnicking and wildlife viewing.
BikingCampingHikingMountain Biking
31 miles east · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Click here for the latest information concerning upcoming military training and closures of the Shared Use Area. Overview Johnson Valley is a varied landscape for the off-highway vehicle driver.
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31 miles south · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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33 miles north · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Harper Lake Subregion covers nearly 115,000 acres of mixed public and private lands.
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35 miles northeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Rugged and volcanic in origin, the Newberry Mountains rise with relative gentleness toward rather broad and flat tops with elevations ranging from 2,200 feet in the north to 5,100 feet in the south.
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41 miles southeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The north-central portion of this Wilderness area holds the rugged Bighorn Mountains and the eastern foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains.
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41 miles north · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Black Mountain stands at 3,941 feet, a mesa rising above an expanse of desolate, ancient lava flows. The mountain lies in the northwest corner of the Wilderness, and from the summit, the area drops in elevation to 2,080 feet.
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42 miles east · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Colorful escarpments, white mountains splotched with red and black, a maze of canyons, and majestic bajadas come together in Rodman Mountains Wilderness.
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46 miles south · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
The Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail covers over 1200 miles through the homelands of 70+ Tribal communities. It follows the historic route of the 1775-76 Spanish colonizing expedition from Sonora, Mexico to San Francisco, CA.
HikingHistoryHorseback riding
48 miles southwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Facilities at Santa Fe are operated by Los Angeles County Parks. Swimming, fishing, non-power boating, hiking and picnicking are available. Of interest are the five distinct biological communities within the area.
BoatingFishingPicnickingWater sportsWildlife viewing
49 miles southwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
This San Bernardino County Parks managed area is an oasis within one of the fastest growing areas of Southern California. Riverside County and the City of Corona also provide recreation facilities.
BoatingCampingHorseback ridingPicnickingWater sportsWildlife viewing
50 miles southwest · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
BikingCampingFire Lookouts/Cabins OvernightHikingHorse CampingHorseback ridingOff-highway vehiclesPicnicking
50 miles southeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
This wilderness is part of the eastern slope of the San Bernardino Mountains with topography rapidly changing from low, rolling foothills and canyons to steep, rugged mountains. Elevations range from 2,300 to 5,500 feet.
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50 miles southeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY.
Accessible SwimmingCampingFishingHikingHorseback ridingPhotographyWildlife viewingWinter sports
53 miles southeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Big Morongo Canyon Preserve/ACEC is well recognized as an important wildlife corridor that links BLM's San Gorgonio Wilderness with the San Bernardino National Forest and Joshua Tree National Park.
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53 miles southwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Managed by Orange County, there is no permanent pool, but varied facilities such as fishing, picnic areas, a nature trail, and tennis. The site of the historic oil boom town of Olinda. Adjoins Chino Hills State Park.
FishingHikingPicnickingWildlife viewing
53 miles north · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The expansive Grass Valley covers nearly three-fourths of this Wilderness and ranks as its primary topographical feature.
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56 miles southwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Managed by Orange County, CA, there are facilities fishing, picnics, nature exhibits, handball and field sports. No permanent pool.
PicnickingWildlife viewing
56 miles southwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
This project is managed by Los Angeles County Parks and the City of Pico Rivera. Whittier Narrows has no permanent pool.
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57 miles southwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
The recreation facilities at this project are managed by the City of Fullerton (CA) Community Services. Golf and tennis are main attractions at this project, located among the picturesque rolling hills in the City of Fullerton.
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Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 9, 2026. Listings are not live availability: check Recreation.gov or the managing agency for open dates, fees, reservations and conditions. Directions go to the listed coordinates, which may not be the entrance. Campground driving times: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This guide includes Snow Valley Mountain Resort, Mount Baldy Ski Lifts, Big Bear Lake, San Bernardino, Claremont. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 26 miles southeast in a straight line; driving takes about 1 hr 15 min over 59 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 26 miles southwest in a straight line; driving takes about 1 hr 10 min over 61 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 27 miles southeast in a straight line. This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Recreation.gov lists 16 campgrounds within 26 miles, including Horse Springs Campground (18 miles southeast), North Shore (Ca) (20 miles south), Sawtooth Canyon Campground (20 miles northeast). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.