Directions
From Running Springs, drive approximately one mile on Highway 18 to the Deerlick Ranger Station/Children’s National Forest Visitor Center. Turn right on Keller Peak Road and continue about five miles. Follow signs to the campground.
Phone
909-866-8550
Activities
BIKING, CAMPING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, FISHING, HIKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING
Keywords
SHAC,Shady Cove,Children’s Forest,Deerlick,SAN BERNARDINO NF – FS
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Overview
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. The Children’s Forest was burned in a devastating wildfire and was rebuilt with the help of area children.
Recreation
Hiking, biking and birding are popular activities. Many trails begin near the campground, including The Trail of the Phoenix. It is a short, paved interpretive trail that begins at the entrance to the Children’s National Forest, which is about three miles from the campground.
Facilities
The campground offers three group sites, one of which is accessible, for tent. Each site can accommodate up to 30 people and eight vehicles.
Each site is equipped with picnic tables, pedestal grills and a campfire circle. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Natural Features
The campground is easily accessible, just off a paved road, and has forested tent campsites. It is situated in the mountains of Southern California at an elevation of about 6,000 feet.
Nearby Attractions
Arrowbear Lake is about five miles from the campground, where rainbow trout are stocked annually in the spring. The lake is adjacent to the community of Running Springs, which offers a variety of dining and shopping options, as well a grocery stores and fuel stations.
