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Camp Durrwood

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· Big Bear City, San Bernardino, California
29 acres hosted by Walid D.
1 tent site
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Camp Durrwood is a 29-acre pristine wilderness nestled in the San Bernardino National Forest, offering an unforgettable outdoor experience. Your group will have exclusive access to all of our amenities, including a comfortable RV for lounging, picnic tables, hammocks, horseshoes, corn hole, and numerous hiking trails starting from the campground. Our property includes a porta potty, but no showers. Camp Durrwood has over 10 possible dispersed campsites for tents and ample room for over landers and campervans. We are conveniently located just 2 miles from the Santa Ana River, 5 miles from Jenks Lake, and only a 25-minute drive to Big Bear, making Durrwood the perfect private retreat for your group. Durrwood is the ideal destination for families, company retreats, club meetups, church groups, girls and boy scouts, and any other groups looking to reconnect with nature. Our beautiful surroundings and wide range of activities make us the perfect choice for your next group gathering. Please note there is no water on the property so make sure to bring your own.Durrwood is a 29-acre pristine wilderness nestled in the San Bernardino National Forest, offering an unforgettable outdoor experience. A perfect dispersed camping location for groups up to 25 people with numerous locations for tents. Your group will have exclusive access to all of our amenities, including a comfortable RV for lounging, picnic tables, hammocks, horseshoes, corn hole, and numerous hiking trails starting from the campground. Our property includes a porta potty but no showers. Plenty of room to park small trailers and campervans. We are conveniently located just 2 miles from the Santa Ana River, 5 miles from Jenks Lake, and only a 25-minute drive to Big Bear, making Durrwood the perfect private retreat for your group. Durrwood is the ideal destination for families, company retreats, club meetups, church groups, girls and boy scouts, and any other groups looking to reconnect with nature. Our beautiful surroundings and wide range of activities make us the perfect choice for your next group gathering. Open fires allowed with approval of host depending on conditions. And a CA Fire Permit required (Free).
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Danny T.recommends
June 19, 2024
Camp Durrwood
Walid is awesome, very helpful and responsive. Love the site and is well kept. Has 3 table benches for use, fire ring, and RV you can sleep in if you want to. The site is huge and can do a lot of exploring. Definitely recommended
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Mai V.recommends
May 27, 2024
Camp Durrwood
Best camping trip so far.
Our group had a wonderful camping experience at Durwood. We had a whole 20 acres of land to ourselves, we cooked, we laughed, we went for a hike and most of all, we relaxed and got to spend some fun time with our doggies in this private campground. Walid is such a wonderful host and prompt to answer all our questions and provided us with everything that we need for a comfortable and peaceful camping. I highly recommend staying at the campground and would definitely come back here again in the near future.
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Aaron S.recommends
May 24, 2024
Camp Durrwood
Men’s Retreat!
My men’s church group recently had the pleasure of spending a weekend at Camp Durrwood, and it was an experience that deeply touched each of us. The rustic charm and untouched natural beauty of this campground provided the perfect environment for reflection, bonding, and personal growth.   The dispersed camping sites were not designated so you got to choose your own site, which was a cool aspect of Camp Durrwood. The simplicity of the setup, with just the basics, encouraged us to focus on the essentials and truly appreciate the natural surroundings. The lack of modern amenities like electricity and running water was a welcome change that fostered a deeper connection with nature and each other. Most of our group have never camped before so this was a perfect first time experience that we will never forget. Camp Durrwood was well maintained, 3 picnic tables, a clean porta potty and some string lights for some beauty night ambiance.  And having the RV was a nice place to store some stuff and a couple people called it home for the night. Jenks Lake ($5 cash parking) was another great time that is only 10 minutes away. There is fishing, kayaking, no swimming, and tons of picnic tables for a nice bbq lunch. Camp Durrwood is private, secluded, and just awesome, I highly recommend.
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Rainier C.recommends
April 23, 2024
Camp Durrwood
Camp Durrwood is an amazing place and you can rest assured that you will have an incredible stay at Walid’s camp! We were concerned that the weather might be too severe to tent camp, but Walid was super communicative and gave regular updates on the local climatic conditions so we left home confident that we’d be good to go. The land itself is gorgeous - from the tall pine trees to the snow-capped mountains, the scenery is spectacular. The property features the single cleanest and well-stocked porta-John I have ever seen. I cannot recommend this stay highly enough and I can’t believe that you haven’t booked it yet!
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Bao T.recommends
April 16, 2024
Camp Durrwood
Walid was such an incredibly gracious and accommodating host! We had Camp Durrwood all to ourselves and really felt like we were completely off the grid tucked away amongst the tall trees and snow-covered mountains. Would 1000% come back!
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Vanessa T.recommends
March 9, 2024
Camp Durrwood
Private Campground
Our time at Camp Durrwood was truly exceptional! Tucked away in seclusion yet conveniently located off Highway 38, it offered the perfect blend of privacy and accessibility. Walid, our host, was incredibly accommodating and provided invaluable insights about the area and nearby attractions. While the campsite itself didn't have many designated spots, the vast expanse of land allowed for dispersed camping, giving us ample freedom to choose our perfect spot. The presence of three picnic tables and a cozy RV for relaxation, along with charming touches like hammocks and string lights, added to the charm of the place. Not to mention the distinctive entry sign, which added a unique touch to our experience. For those hesitant about fully embracing nature's call, the availability of a porta-potty on-site was a welcome convenience. Whether you're camping solo or with a group, Camp Durrwood offers something for everyone – be it a serene retreat or a lively outdoor adventure. We also took advantage of its proximity to Big Bear, just a scenic 25-minute drive along Highway 38. The stunning drive itself was worth the trip! In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Camp Durrwood and look forward to returning for another unforgettable experience!
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Big Bear City, San Bernardino, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Yuhaaviatam/Maarenga’yam (Serrano) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Walid D.Joined in February 2016
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