Bear
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Bear is a National Forest campground near Lake Hughes, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✕ Potable water
- ✕ Toilets
On site: Fire rings. No potable water and no toilets.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 5,400 ft
34.7130, -118.6314 in Los Angeles. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Bear?
No. Bear is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Bear?
Camping at Bear is free.
Is there drinking water at Bear?
No. Bear has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Bear?
Bear is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Bear
Hot springs nearby
Nearest to Bear, in straight-line miles: Sespe Hot Springs (hot spring, 22 miles), and Willett Hot Springs (hot spring, 25 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $5 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
More campgrounds: camping near Lake Hughes and campgrounds in Los Angeles.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30