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VerifiedAugust 26, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: PINE
very good
The host was very nice and friendly.
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475 reviews
Pineknot Campground offers a beautiful, well-maintained setting with friendly hosts, making it an enjoyable experience for many campers. The sites are clean, spacious, and mostly shaded, with convenient access to nearby attractions and hiking trails. While there are minor concerns such as noise from neighboring sites and the absence of showers, overall, visitors appreciate the campground's cleanliness, management, and friendly atmosphere.
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August 26, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: PINE
very good
The host was very nice and friendly.
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August 26, 2025 Stayed at: 019, Loop: PINE
I have 2 complaints. First, the access road to the camp was extremely difficult to find because of some construction that was going on, probably associated with the adjacent ski area. There was only a small cardboard temporary sign attached to a street sign post to mark the way to the campground, and it was easily overlooked - which I did on my first attempt to find the campground. I had camped there before a few years ago and so knew about where the camp was, but I still had trouble finding it. The second issue was the restroom closest to me campsite - the men's restroom was closed for the repair the whole 2 days I was camping, so I had to walk to the next closest restroom which was not all that close. Other than that, my campsite was fine and I found the campground quiet and conducive to relaxation, which is why I was there.
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August 25, 2025 Stayed at: 033, Loop: PINE
Great place to camp.. very well maintained.
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August 24, 2025 Stayed at: 012, Loop: PINE
Nice site, cool weather, good experience, will be back.
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August 17, 2025 Stayed at: 018, Loop: PINE
We had a blast, our hosts Jenna was awesome!! All the restrooms were super clean ❣️all the campgrounds was clean ❣️
Thank u Miss Jenna ❣️
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August 15, 2025 Stayed at: 045, Loop: PINE
This is one of my favorite campgrounds if I need a mixed outdoor-small town location. I bring two kids and two big dogs with me and so having a great campground at a lake is a must, but it is also convenient being within a charming small lake town where we can grab extra water and maybe an ice cream. The sites are clean, accessible, well-spaced, and beautiful. There are a mix of sites, with sun or shade, close to the road and bathrooms or not, and the camp host is awesome. You can purchase firewood there and it is cheaper and safer. Great experience, as always.
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August 15, 2025 Stayed at: 039, Loop: PINE
Site 39 was great! A little away from neighbors and some shade. We brought our little ones hear for 2 nights and they had a great time exploring around the site. Very close to Summit Avenue if you make a left from the entrance of the campgrounds, while you are leaving, as opposed to the maps directed you to turn right and take the long route.
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August 15, 2025 Stayed at: 008, Loop: PINE
Friendly Host and staff, clean camp sites.
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August 15, 2025 Stayed at: 028, Loop: PINE
Camp host very friendly and helpful.
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August 13, 2025 Stayed at: 015, Loop: PINE
I love this camping !!!
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P O Box 365, Fawnskin, CA 92333 United States
Elevation: 2,123 ft
From I-10 in Redlands, take Highway 330 to Highway 18 in Running Springs. Continue east on Highway 18 at Big Bear Lake Dam, go straight at the dam and follow Highway 18. Turn onto Summit Boulevard and continue to a block wall. Turn left into the c...
From I-10 in Redlands, take Highway 330 to Highway 18 in Running Springs. Continue east on Highway 18 at Big Bear Lake Dam, go straight at the dam and follow Highway 18. Turn onto Summit Boulevard and continue to a block wall. Turn left into the campground.
Pineknot is located near State Route 38, which provides access to the greater highway network. It is approximately 10 miles from Interstate 10 to the south.
The closest entrance is: West Entrance Station
Approximate drive: 45.4 mi · over 1 hr (78 min)
Last updated: November 3, 2026