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Day trips from San Bernardino

18 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.

Snow Valley Mountain ResortSki area

Snow Valley Mountain Resort

16 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (29 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)

Ski resort in Running Springs, California, United States.

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Big Bear LakeLake

Big Bear Lake

20 miles northeast · straight-line distance

Reservoir in California, United States.

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Mount Baldy Ski LiftsSki area

Mount Baldy Ski Lifts

22 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (40 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)

Ski resort in Southern California.

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CoronaTown

Corona

23 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 25 min by car (26 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)

City in Riverside County, California, United States.

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ClaremontTown

Claremont

25 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (28 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)

City on the eastern edge of Los Angeles County, California, United States.

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State park

Chino Hills State Park

26 miles southwest · straight-line distance

State park in Southern California, United States.

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PomonaTown

Pomona

27 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (32 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)

City in Los Angeles County, California, United States.

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Richard Nixon Presidential Library and MuseumThings to do

Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum

34 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (42 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)

Library, museum, and campus in Yorba Linda, California, USA.

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DisneylandThings to do

Disneyland

42 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (53 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)

American theme park in California owned by The Walt Disney Company.

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Santa AnaTown

Santa Ana

42 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (53 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)

County seat and city of Orange County, California, United States.

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Mount San Jacinto State ParkState park

Mount San Jacinto State Park

42 miles southeast · straight-line distance

Place in California listed on National Register of Historic Places.

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Things to do

La Brea Tar Pits

61 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (68 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)

Protected area.

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Outdoors

Cabrillo Beach

63 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 25 min by car (81 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)

Public beach in San Pedro, Los Angeles, United States.

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Anza-Borrego Desert State ParkState park

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

78 miles southeast · straight-line distance

State park in California.

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Joshua Tree National ParkNational park site

Joshua Tree National Park

81 miles east · straight-line distance

National park of the United States.

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Santa Catalina IslandOutdoors

Santa Catalina Island

82 miles southwest · straight-line distance

Island in Los Angeles County, California, United States.

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Black's BeachOutdoors

Black's Beach

84 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 45 min by car (103 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)

Beach in San Diego County, California, United States.

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Cesar E. Chavez National MonumentNational park site

Cesar E. Chavez National Monument

106 miles northwest · straight-line distance

U.S. National Monument in Keene, Kern County, California.

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Driving times are typical estimates from the city center without live traffic, Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Distances are straight-line measurements from the city, not driving distance. Saved road estimates have no consistently recorded source date and are not current traffic; estimates to park centers, water locations or inconsistent routes are omitted. Named-destination route links are not verified entrances. Place descriptions come from Wikidata; photo credits below include recorded capture dates when available. A photograph does not show current conditions.

Outdoor places near San Bernardino

40 recreation areas and campgrounds within 58 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.

Recreation area

San Bernardino National Forest

2 miles southeast · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service

BikingCampingClimbingFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback ridingHunting

Campground

Dogwood

10 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (21 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

Campground

North Shore (Ca)

13 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (26 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

Campground

Fishermans Group

14 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (31 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

Campground

Tent Peg Group

15 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 45 min by car (34 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.

BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingSwimmingWildlife viewingWinter sports

Campground

Applewhite Campground

16 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (23 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

Campground

Crab Flats

16 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 30 min by car (33 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.

BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingSwimmingWildlife viewingWinter sports

Campground

Green Valley

16 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (30 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service

Green Valley Campground is located near Arrowbear in the San Bernardino National Forest in Southern California.

BoatingCampingFishingHikingSwimming

Campground

Shady Cove Group Campground

16 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (28 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.

BikingCampingFishingHikingRanger programsWildlife viewing

Recreation area

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

17 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.

HikingHistoryHorseback riding

Recreation area

Mojave River Dam

17 miles north · 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

Campground

Bluff Mesa Group Camp

20 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 25 min by car (43 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service

Bluff Mesa Group Campground is conveniently located for campers to enjoy all the beautiful Big Bear Lake area has to offer. A variety of trailheads are nearby, leading visitors through the scenic forest that surrounds the campground.

BikingBoatingCampingClimbingFishingHikingSwimmingWildlife viewing

Recreation area

Juniper Flats

20 miles north · 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.

BikingCampingHikingHorseback ridingHuntingNature educationOff-highway vehiclesPhotography

Campground

Boulder Group Camp

21 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (41 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service

Boulder Group Campground is a great place to bring an extended family or large group for a relaxing camping excursion.

BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingSwimmingWater sports

Campground

Horse Springs Campground

21 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 30 min by car (62 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

Campground

Ironwood Group Camp

21 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 15 min by car (46 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.

BikingBoatingCampingFishingHiking

Campground

Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground

22 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 15 min by car (46 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.

BikingBoatingCampingFishingHiking

Campground

Grays Peak Group Camp

22 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (41 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.

BikingBoatingCampingFire Lookouts/Cabins OvernightFishingHikingRanger programs

Campground

Hanna Flat

22 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (41 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.

BikingBoatingCampingFire Lookouts/Cabins OvernightFishingHikingSwimming

Campground

Council

24 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (36 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service

The Council Group Campground is a great place to enjoy a large outdoor gathering with just about everything the San Bernardino National Forest has to offer.

CampingFishingHikingRanger programs

Recreation area

Prado Dam

25 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.

BoatingCampingHorseback ridingPicnickingWater sportsWildlife viewing

Recreation area

Carbon Canyon Dam

34 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.

FishingHikingPicnickingWildlife viewing

Recreation area

Fullerton Dam

37 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.

PicnickingWildlife viewing

Recreation area

El Mirage OHV Area

38 miles north · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management

Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY.

BikingCampingHikingOff-highway vehicles

Recreation area

San Gorgonio Wilderness

38 miles east · 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.

CampingHikingHorseback ridingHuntingPhotographyWildernessWildlife viewing

Recreation area

Sand to Snow National Monument

38 miles east · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management

Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY.

Accessible SwimmingCampingFishingHikingHorseback ridingPhotographyWildlife viewingWinter sports

Recreation area

Brea Dam

39 miles west · 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.

BikingHikingHorseback ridingHotel/Lodge/Resort Privately OwnedPicnicking

Recreation area

Santa Fe Dam

39 miles west · 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.

BoatingFishingPicnickingWater sportsWildlife viewing

Recreation area

Bighorn Mountain Wilderness

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.

CampingHikingHorseback ridingHuntingNature educationPhotographyRanger programsWildlife viewing

Recreation area

Big Morongo Canyon Preserve

41 miles east · 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.

HikingHorseback ridingRanger programsWildlife viewing

Recreation area

Johnson Valley OHV Area

42 miles northeast · 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.

BikingCampingHikingHorseback ridingHuntingPhotographyRecreational VehiclesWildlife viewing

Recreation area

Angeles National Forest

43 miles west · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service

BikingCampingFire Lookouts/Cabins OvernightHikingHorse CampingHorseback ridingOff-highway vehiclesPicnicking

Recreation area

Sawtooth Mountains Wilderness

43 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.

CampingHikingHuntingPhotographyWildernessWildlife viewing

Recreation area

Whittier Narrows Dam

44 miles west · 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.

BikingBoatingHorseback ridingPicnickingWater sportsWildlife viewing

Recreation area

Barstow

45 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.

BikingCampingHikingHorseback ridingHuntingNature educationPhotographyWildlife viewing

Recreation area

Agua Tibia Wilderness

51 miles south · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management

The Agua Tibia Wilderness now contains a total of 17,979 acres and is managed by the BLM's Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office and the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of California.

Wilderness

Recreation area

Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge

52 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.

Ranger programs

Recreation area

Newberry Mountains Wilderness

55 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.

HikingWilderness

Recreation area

Beauty Mountain Wilderness

56 miles southeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management

The Beauty Mountain Wilderness encompasses a total of 15,627 acres and is managed by the BLM's Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office .

CampingHikingHorseback ridingPhotographyWilderness

Recreation area

Rodman Mountains Wilderness

58 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.

CampingHikingHorseback ridingHuntingNature educationPhotographyRanger programsWilderness

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.

Questions

What day-trip ideas are near San Bernardino?

This guide includes Snow Valley Mountain Resort, Big Bear Lake, Mount Baldy Ski Lifts, Corona, Claremont. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.

How far is Snow Valley Mountain Resort from San Bernardino?

Approximately 16 miles northeast in a straight line; driving takes about 45 min over 29 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.

How far is Big Bear Lake from San Bernardino?

Approximately 20 miles northeast in a straight line. This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.

How far is Mount Baldy Ski Lifts from San Bernardino?

Approximately 22 miles northwest in a straight line; driving takes about 1 hr over 40 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.

Where can I camp near San Bernardino?

Recreation.gov lists 16 campgrounds within 24 miles, including Dogwood (10 miles northeast), North Shore (Ca) (13 miles northeast), Fishermans Group (14 miles northeast). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.

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