About Pineknot
Number of accommodations: 47
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (394)
What Guests Are Saying
Pineknot Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful experience with spacious sites, ample shade from trees, and well-maintained facilities, including clean restrooms. The friendly camp hosts enhance the atmosphere, making guests feel welcome and attended to. While some sites may feel cramped and the access road can be difficult to find, the campground's proximity to local attractions and outdoor activities makes it a favored choice for many campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Pineknot Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful experience with spacious sites, ample shade from trees, and well-maintained facilities, including clean restrooms. The friendly camp hosts enhance the atmosphere, making guests feel welcome and attended to. While some sites may feel cramped and the access road can be difficult to find, the campground's proximity to local attractions and outdoor activities makes it a favored choice for many campers.
Review Summary
James M
VerifiedAugust 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: PINE
Too noisey. No shade. Too crowded. Campsites too close together.
Sydara G
VerifiedAugust 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: PINE
Our stay at site 020 overall was good. Our host was excellent so no issues there with him. We had shade and the bathroom was right next to us. The only complaint was that there’s no shower at Pineknot and we were told to go to Serrano for showers but nothing was open. We drove all over but no showers, luckily i brought my portable shower so it kinda worked out. I didn’t expect to use it but glad i brought it with us. Great site like i said and we would return next year.
Emily K
VerifiedAugust 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: PINE
Great location. Feels like you are out there but are still close to town. Ideal for people just starting to camp out getting back into it.
Mark N
VerifiedAugust 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: PINE
Loved this place, we had a great experience. Took my family for our first camping trip here. Nice tucked away place, the camp host went above and beyond to make us feel welcome.
Jessica S
VerifiedAugust 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: PINE
We just wanted a low key and enjoyable trip for our anniversary. The area was nice for the budget, and a plus was seeing the host's kitten and playing with her when she would periodically come out. It was a little unclear about the check in process, but the hosts were pleasant enough and helped out.
Kristi S
VerifiedAugust 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: PINE
Almost every site is a rolling hill- caution which one you pick! The camp host (tall, skinny blonde haired guy) was exceptional! He was kind, patient, and not the normal crotchety- old fart that yells at everyone with a wife that gives everyone a disapproving look. The host kept the campground immaculate! One side note about entry- you have to enter the ski resort's parking lot and then do a sharp left to get on the back road!
Julio G
VerifiedJuly 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: PINE
The campsite was clean and plenty of space between campsites.
Timothy R
VerifiedJuly 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: PINE
Site and facilities were clean. The camp host was amazing and accommodating with our group.
Definitely looking forward to staying again!
Rebecca C
VerifiedJuly 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: PINE
I really wish there had been hand soap in the bathrooms. I'm not sure what the reasoning is to have running water but no hand soap (and no soap dispensers), but I know it was unexpected for other campers too. It was a bit noisy on one night due to a group that played music past the start of quiet hours. I wish the camp host had been more on it, but overall I enjoyed our stay.
Kathleen F
VerifiedJuly 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: PINE
The campsites are nice and spacious, plenty of shade, running water, clean facilities, it’s quiet at night, and our camp host was so awesome! He put on a magic show AND gave our car a jump after my battery died while packing to go home. We can’t wait to go back!
Location Pineknot
Address:
P O Box 365
Fawnskin, CA, 92333
United States
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.2359 / -116.886
Elevation: 2123 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- In accordance with standard industry practices, Mountain Top Recreation will be assessing a $8 additional vehicle fee on the second vehicle in each single family campsite, and on the third and fourth vehicles in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered to be one vehicle and the third and fourth are also considered to be one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles. The fee will be collected at the Campground.
- RV Length: Limited turnaround space restricts RVS longer than 25 feet.
- Click here for more information on the San Bernardino National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
- Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed
- Recent bear activity in this campground. You are rquired to put your food in the bear box we provide. Do not leave any food in your tent.
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Last updated: June 13, 2026
