Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every nightA forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.
Heart Bar is primarily a gateway to backcountry recreation rather than a base for developed-riverfront amenities: the Santa Ana River Trail and an extensive network of riding and mountain-bike routes begin in this part of the forest, and the Wildhorse Creek Trail, accessed just north of camp, follows about 5 miles of rolling terrain, gains nearly 1,100 feet and leads toward remote camping south of Wildhorse Meadow; creek fishing is available in nearby drainages. More broadly, the San Bernardino National Forest supports biking, climbing, fishing, hiking, horse camping and horseback riding, hunting, interpretive programs, off-highway vehicle use, swimming, wildlife viewing and winter sports check specific trail and area regulations before you go.














Length limits vary by campsite.
Check dates on Recreation.gov. Showing 40 of 66 sites.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 045 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 046 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 030 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 059 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 048 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 065 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 022 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 071 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 074 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 003 standard nonelectric |
Hookups (individual campsites): 66 no-hookup individual sites.
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“good hikes nearby. sites are spacious. toilets stink if you aren't the first ones using them in the morning. :) ”
“Campsite 18 - large open space. good for star gazing, probably want a canopy for the day time. 20 ft trailer and 20 ft F150 fit like a glove, probably could've fit a slightly bigger setup too. will be back.”
“Beautiful area with a big meadow. Clean campgrounds and bathrooms. Very kind hosts. Big Bear Lake is very close by to get more ice and fresh cuts at Stater Bros.”
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night
No sites offered for these dates| – |
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| $29 |
| 054 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 032 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 066 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 067 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 042 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 069 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 028 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 056 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 029 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 037 rv nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 040 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 053 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 033 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 070 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 060 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 072 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 041 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 068 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 047 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.
Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 45 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Class C motorhome · 25 ft · sleeps 6 · 17 mi from campground
$223/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Class C motorhome · 33 ft · sleeps 8 · 32 mi from campground
$197/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 5 · 33 mi from campground
$96/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Palm Springs area · 1 hr–2 hr · from $34/person

Palm Springs area · 3 hr · from $175/person

Palm Springs area · 1 hr · from $42/person

Palm Springs area · 1 hr · from $42/person
stays up to 14 nights (Recreation.gov rules).
For May weekends, book about 118 days ahead. Three in four May Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 48 days or less before arrival. Past timing is guidance, not a guarantee of what is open now.
| Arrival month | Fri/Sat arrivals: half booked at least | A quarter at least | Other days: half booked at least | A quarter at least |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 23 days ahead | 67 days ahead | 20 days ahead | 39 days ahead |
| May | 48 days ahead | 118 days ahead | 45 days ahead | 135 days ahead |
| June | 26 days ahead | 58 days ahead | 27 days ahead | 76 days ahead |
| July | 29 days ahead | 57 days ahead | 29 days ahead | 90 days ahead |
| August | 24 days ahead | 54 days ahead | 29 days ahead | 93 days ahead |
| September | 25 days ahead | 57 days ahead | 25 days ahead | 65 days ahead |
| October | 28 days ahead | 52 days ahead | 20 days ahead | 53 days ahead |
Months with fewer than 30 reservations of that kind are left blank. Sites where nearly every booking was made the day of arrival (pay on arrival) are left out. Closed seasons, windows not yet released for booking, and currently unavailable nights are separate from this history.
Based on Recreation.gov reservations, FY2015–2025 (12,499 reservations in the years scored). Counts reservations made, not nights actually camped: cancellations aren't in the data, and nights a site was closed count as not booked. FY2020–21 (COVID) are left out of the scores.

Palm Springs area · 5 hr · from $249/person

Palm Springs area · 3 hr–4 hr · from $14/person

Palm Springs area · 3 hr–5 hr · from $127/person

Palm Springs area · 2.9 hr–3.2 hr · from $115/person

Palm Springs area · 3 hr–5 hr · from $179/person
66 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
Tent, van or small RV, no power
63 sites · $29, $56/night
Loops: Aspen Loop (32), Sugarloaf Loop (17), Grinnell Peak Loop (14)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
3 sites · $29/night
Loops: Grinnell Peak Loop (3)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15