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19 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
Ski area18 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (53 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Ski resort in Southern California.
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Ski area20 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (45 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Ski resort in Running Springs, California, United States.
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Town22 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (35 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Suburban city in San Bernardino County, California, United States.
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Lake22 miles southeast · straight-line distance
Reservoir in California, United States.
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Town23 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (38 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in San Bernardino County, California, United States.
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27 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (42 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
County seat of Riverside County, California, United States.
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Town28 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (44 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in San Bernardino County, California, United States.
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36 miles southwest · straight-line distance
State park in Southern California, United States.
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Things to do48 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (67 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Library and art museum in San Marino, California.
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Things to do51 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (72 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
American theme park in California owned by The Walt Disney Company.
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State park55 miles southeast · straight-line distance
Place in California listed on National Register of Historic Places.
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62 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 30 min by car (86 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Protected area.
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71 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 45 min by car (100 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Public beach in San Pedro, Los Angeles, United States.
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National park site89 miles east · straight-line distance
National park of the United States.
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National park site91 miles northwest · straight-line distance
U.S. National Monument in Keene, Kern County, California.
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Outdoors92 miles southwest · straight-line distance
Island in Los Angeles County, California, United States.
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State park94 miles southeast · straight-line distance
State park in California.
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National park site98 miles east · straight-line distance
Protected area in California, United States.
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Outdoors102 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 10 min by car (134 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 61 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
6 miles east · 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
9 miles east · 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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12 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (32 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
12 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (32 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
12 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (37 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
15 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (42 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.
CampingFishingHikingHorseback ridingHuntingWildlife viewing
15 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 10 min by car (34 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
15 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 10 min by car (51 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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16 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 55 min by car (50 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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18 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (47 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Green Valley Campground is located near Arrowbear in the San Bernardino National Forest in Southern California.
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19 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 30 min by car (61 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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19 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 25 min by car (61 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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20 miles south · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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20 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (45 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Shady Cove Group Campground is a beautiful place to camp within the Children's National Forest. It provides access to numerous trails and a lookout tower, with a climbing area nearby.
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20 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (32 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
21 miles northwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY.
BikingCampingHikingOff-highway vehicles
21 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 20 min by car (57 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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22 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 25 min by car (57 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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22 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (33 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Lake Campground offers an excellent escape from the city, just a short drive northeast of the Los Angeles metro area.
BikingCampingHikingMountain Biking
22 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (33 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.
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28 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.
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33 miles northeast · 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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34 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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35 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.
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38 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.
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40 miles east · 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 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.
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43 miles west · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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43 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.
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43 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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44 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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45 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.
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45 miles southeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
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46 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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47 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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48 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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49 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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49 miles northeast · 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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52 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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61 miles southwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Established in 1972, Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to protect vital coastal habitats for rare and endangered species.
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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 Mount Baldy Ski Lifts, Snow Valley Mountain Resort, Rancho Cucamonga, Big Bear Lake, Loma Linda. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 18 miles southwest in a straight line; driving takes about 1 hr 10 min over 53 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a confirmed visitor entrance. Check your route before leaving.
Approximately 20 miles southeast in a straight line; driving takes about 1 hr 10 min over 45 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a confirmed visitor entrance. Check your route before leaving.
Approximately 22 miles southwest in a straight line; driving takes about 40 min over 35 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a confirmed visitor entrance. Check your route before leaving.
Recreation.gov lists 16 campgrounds within 22 miles, including Applewhite Campground (12 miles southwest), Dogwood (12 miles southeast), North Shore (Ca) (12 miles southeast). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.