This is the way SBNF is routing people, and is about 13 miles total from Rt 38 to the campsite.
- From Rt 38 on the north shore take Van Dusen Canyon Rd (3N09) north. The Van Dusen/Rt 38 intersection is across from the Big Bear airport.
- Follow Van Dusen for about 4 miles to Holcomb Valley Rd (3N16)
- Turn Left on 3N16.
- Continue on 3N16 for about 9 miles. There are a number of intersections, just be sure you stay on 3N16.
- You will pass through a few miles of burned area
- You will come to the intersection of 3N16 and 3N14. There is a sign for Big Pine Flats Campground to the right - this is for the family campground.
- Continue straight at the 3N16/3N14 intersection to the group camp.
- Look for the first unmarked spur road on the right a short distance (0.3 mi according to SBNF) past the intersection.
- Turn right at the spur road
This route is a little shorter than Route 1 above.
- From Rt 38 on the north shore take Polique Canyon Rd (2N09) north. The Rt 38/Polique Canyon intersection is a little less than a mile west of the Discovery Center.
- Take Polique Canyon to Holcomb Valley Rd (3N16)
- Turn Left on 3N16
- Continue on 3N16. There are a number of intersections, just be sure you stay on 3N16.
- You will pass through a few miles of burned area
- You will come to the intersection of 3N16 and 3N14. There is a sign for Big Pine Flats Campground to the right - this is for the family campground.
- Continue straight at the 3N16/3N14 intersection to the group camp.
- Look for the first unmarked spur road on the right a short distance (0.3 mi according to SBNF) past the intersection.
- Turn right at the spur road
