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Pineknot

Scenic Road in Pineknot
Pineknot Bathroom
Natural Shade at Pineknot Campground
Pineknot Fall 2018
Pineknot Entrance

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly

About Pineknot

Pineknot Campground is located in the mountains of San Bernardino at Big Bear Lake. It is a popular destination for many outdoor enthusiasts looking for respite from the busy cities nearby. While the campground can accommodate RVs, it is best situated for tent camping. It is in a prime location for mountain biking.

Number of accommodations: 47

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 17 to Oct 17

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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47 Sites Available

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🚐 001, Loop: PINE
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🚐 002, Loop: PINE
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🚐 003, Loop: PINE
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🚐 004, Loop: PINE
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🚐 005, Loop: PINE
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🚐 006, Loop: PINE
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🚐 007, Loop: PINE
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🚐 008, Loop: PINE
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🚐 009, Loop: PINE
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🚐 010, Loop: PINE
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🚐 011, Loop: PINE
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🚐 012, Loop: PINE
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🚐 013, Loop: PINE
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🚐 014, Loop: PINE
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🚐 015, Loop: PINE
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🚐 016, Loop: PINE
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🚐 017, Loop: PINE
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🚐 018, Loop: PINE
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🚐 019, Loop: PINE
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🚐 020, Loop: PINE
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🚐 021, Loop: PINE
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🚐 022, Loop: PINE
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🚐 023, Loop: PINE
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🚐 024, Loop: PINE
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🚐 025, Loop: PINE
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🚐 026, Loop: PINE
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🚐 027, Loop: PINE
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🚐 028, Loop: PINE
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🚐 029, Loop: PINE
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🚐 030, Loop: PINE
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🚐 031, Loop: PINE
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🚐 033, Loop: PINE
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🚐 034, Loop: PINE
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🚐 035, Loop: PINE
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🚐 036, Loop: PINE
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🚐 037, Loop: PINE
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🚐 038, Loop: PINE
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🚐 039, Loop: PINE
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🚐 040, Loop: PINE
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🚐 041, Loop: PINE
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🚐 042, Loop: PINE
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🚐 043, Loop: PINE
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🚐 044, Loop: PINE
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🚐 045, Loop: PINE
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🚐 046, Loop: PINE
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🚐 047, Loop: PINE
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🚐 048, Loop: PINE
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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.

Review Summary

4.5
394 reviews
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72.6%
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Linette C

Verified

October 30, 2022 Stayed at: 038, Loop: PINE

4

The Site was actually really beautiful. I stayed there Oct 21,22,23 and had sites 36 and 38. I will say the best part of the site is the proximity of the bathroom. Because site 36 and 38 are on the edge of the loop it almost feels like the bathroom is private. The only reason I knocked a star was because in the photos these two sites seem pretty flat however when I got there it was pretty sloped and so if you have a bigger tent just know you will be sliding when you sleep at night. Other than the sloping everything was great. Great proximity to the Village and there's a 7-11 close by if you need anything else. You can purchase firewood from the Ranger that drives around in his golf cart you can also find where he's staying on the sign coming into the site. I could definitely come here again maybe in late Sept or early October.. It got pretty cold the last night I was there it dropped to 30 degrees with some rain.

Lauren S

Verified

October 30, 2022 Stayed at: 029, Loop: PINE

4

Seann was our ranger and was so on top of cleaning all the facilities and making the grounds look really great. Such a cute campsite close to town which was perfect for what we were looking for!

Francesca J

Verified

October 27, 2022 Stayed at: 031, Loop: PINE

5

Very nice location, isolated yet very close to town if you need anything.

Jeffrey B

Verified

October 24, 2022 Stayed at: 027, Loop: PINE

5

Beautiful campground in town but as soon as you pull in you have the feel that you’re miles from civilization. Spacing between sites was generous and the restrooms were clean. Enjoyed our stay.

Laura G

Verified

October 20, 2022 Stayed at: 042, Loop: PINE

4

Nice campground! Our site (42) had three different places to set up a tent, a fire ring and a grill. The fire ring had a fixed grill over it, so plan on bringing something that can cook in the fire or your own grate. There's a trail that goes right into town. The first half was used by mountain bikers but the second half was just hikers.

Juan L

Verified

October 15, 2022 Stayed at: 008, Loop: PINE

5

Awesome

Brandon M

Verified

October 11, 2022 Stayed at: 019, Loop: PINE

5

This is our second time staying here. On our first trip, we stayed in spot #45. Great spot up on a little hill and is considered one of the best at Pineknot due to the privacy. However, this time around, we decided to stay in spot #19. We loved it and in our opinion, is even better than #45. This is our #1 spot now. Super private and is down a little hill. The tent location is a little past the campfire and eating area, which was nice. Plus being next to the restrooms was a big plus. Lots of trees and nature and you don't hear any neighbors. On the downside, I am shocked the restrooms do not have seat covers. Really??? I sucks having to lay out toilet paper on the seats just to sit. Come on guys, get some toilet seat covers. Additionally, the water pressure for the sink in the womens restroom was very low. The mens room had plenty of pressure. Might want to look into that.
Other than that, we love this place. Looking forward to camping here again next year.

Doug B

Verified

October 4, 2022 Stayed at: 025, Loop: PINE

5

Loved the campsite and Shawn, the camp host, was friendly and helpful

Ross T

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September 17, 2022 Stayed at: 002, Loop: PINE

5

I camped during the week in site 02. I was surprised how quiet the site was given it’s location. Restrooms were clean. Camp hosts were friendly. I’ll come back here during the week.

Jeffrey W

Verified

September 5, 2022 Stayed at: 048, Loop: PINE

3

very loud. People singing ( Opera ) loud enough for entire campground to hear till after midnight. (entire campground... no kidding)
then another person splitting wood with a sledge hammer and wedge till 12:30 am Friday night and till 11 pm Saturday night.
No flat areas for tents. Sites not well defined. confusion with neighbors . Bathrooms where clean. Close to town.

Location Pineknot

Address:
P O Box 365
Fawnskin, CA, 92333
United States

Highway access

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

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