San Gorgonio Campground

Location:
The San Bernardino National Forest, 36 miles northeast of the city of San Bernardino. The campground is located off the Rim of the World Scenic Byway. Campers who choose San Gorgonio find good fishing nearby at Jenks Lake and along the Santa Ana River. Several scenic hiking and horseback riding trails can be accessed from the campground, including the popular Santa Ana River Trail. For an enjoyable day-outing, campers drive 25 miles north to Big Bear Lake. There, visitors enjoy boating, waterskiing, swimming, and hiking.

Experience: This was another spot that I camped with a large group, there was 45 of us this time. When we arrived I was impressed by the location. The campsite was in the center of a clearing surrounded by trees on all sides. You had to walk from the car through the trees in order to reach it, albeit inconvenient, it was glorious. I remember waking up and the fog was so dense I could hardly see through it, but that only added to the experience. I took a short walk to the Lake in the early morning, and watched the people fishing off the dock. As i walked back there was still fog all around me, and I remember getting back to camp and just reading in a hammock as the sun began to finally break through the clouds and seep through the treelike. There is something extraordinarily peaceful about nature, and the refreshing aspect it can give your soul, makes the whole experience and effort worth it. (8/10)