Barton Flats
San Bernardino National Forest
The Barton Flats Campground provides a taste of just about everything the San Bernardino National Forest has to offer. In addition to a nearby lake and river access, a variety hiking, biking and horseback riding trails can be accessed from the campground. Its location also provides a great place for visitors to relax, take in the fresh, mountain air, and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
The campground offers dozens of single and double campsites, available for tent and RV camping. Some accessible sites are available as well. There are no hookups at the campground, however, the parking aprons are paved and a dump station is available.
Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. Firewood is sold at the campground.
Need to Know
Barton Flats is reservations Only, No First Come First Serve sites.
- Bears frequent the area; carefully follow all food and garbage disposal regulations
- Fee for use of dump station will be collected at the time of use.
In accordance with standard industry practices, Mountain Top Recreation will be assessing a $8 additional vehicle fee per night on the second vehicle in each single family campsite, and on the third and fourth vehicles in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered to be one vehicle and the third and fourth are also considered to be one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles. The fee will be collected at the campground.
- This facility is operated by Mountaintop Recreation, a division of California Land Management and your comments are appreciated; comment forms are available from campground hosts or on CLM's website: CLM website.
- Click here for more information on the San Bernardino National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed
Check-in 2:00 pm and/or after. Late arrivals must occupy their reserved site no later than 4:00pm the following day. Check out time is at 12 noon.
Natural Features
Located 36 miles northeast of San Bernardino, this campground is nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains, just off the Rim of the World Scenic Byway. The level campsites are tucked among a variety of pine and oak trees, at an elevation of 6,360 feet.
Nearby Attractions
The Grayback Amphitheater on State Route 38 provides evening educational programs throughout the summer months.
Recreation
The campground provides access to the famed Santa Ana River Trail, which will someday run from the mountains to the seaside, providing spectacular views along the way. It is currently popular for hiking, biking and horseback riding.
The 2.5-mile Rio Monte Trail is also accessed from the campground and ends at the Rio Monte Panorama, which overlooks the deep gorge of the Santa Ana River Valley.
The Jenks Lake Trail begins at the Barton Flats Visitor Center on the Rio Monte Trail. It then follows Barton Road to an old logging road to Jenks Lake.
At nearby Jenks Lake visitors can enjoy fishing and non-motorized boating, including canoeing and kayaking.
The lake is stocked with rainbow trout and there are also some largemouth bass, bluegill, sunfish and catfish available. Fishing is also available in the nearby Santa Ana River.
Changes & Cancellations
Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night’s recreation fee for a campsite or forfeit the entire day-use fee for a day-use facility.
Contact Information
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Rental Options
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Driving Directions
Take I-10 East to Redlands. Take the University Street exit, EXIT 80. Turn left (northbound) on University Street. Turn right onto E. Lugonia Avenue/SR-38. Continue on State Highway 38 for approximately 18 miles to the campground entrance.
Available Campsites
- Site 051, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 043, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 052, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 049, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 050, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 046, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 044, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 041, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 048, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 042, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 047, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 045, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop BARTON FLATS, Type Standard Nonelectric
