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Featured amenities

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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.

Available sites

47 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

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Pet friendly 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

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

Reviews

475 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.5

Overall rating

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5 stars 71.4% (339)
4 stars 17.1% (81)
3 stars 6.1% (29)
2 stars 2.3% (11)
1 star 3.2% (15)

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Timothy R

Verified

July 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!

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Rebecca C

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July 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.

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Kathleen F

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July 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!

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Nicole J

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July 23, 2023 Stayed at: 047, Loop: PINE

Campground is in a great location near the ski area. Great for biking, close to town and all other attractions. Sites are large and shady. Bear lockers are a bit smaller than what you see at other campgrounds, so bring smaller coolers and food containers. There was a bear in our camp site both nights we stayed and it did eat everything that wasn't in the bear locker.

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Sidney F

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July 21, 2023 Stayed at: 017, Loop: PINE

Great location! Super accessible to mountain biking, pretty close to the village, and bathrooms and sites were spotless!! Overall, great experience! Camp host was super friendly and answered the door late when we needed fire wood! Oops! The only issue we had was with the coyotes!! They were super active in the area and we were woken many nights by them running and howling through camp. Unfortunately, our neighbors dog was taken by a coyote while we were there so just be cautious of all wildlife especially if you have pets or children!!!!

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Claudia H

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July 17, 2023 Stayed at: 008, Loop: PINE

We stayed at site #8, this was the best experience ever! Sites #8 & #9 are a bit close together but the neighbors were really nice. The ranger/caretaker of the grounds are so welcoming and kind. This will definitely be a place we come back to.

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Julie V

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July 14, 2023 Stayed at: 044, Loop: PINE

This camp site has become a tradition in our family. Love the camp sites, the bathrooms are constantly maintained. The staff is very helpful and polite. Will continue to enjoy spending our time here during the summer with the family.

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Jason S

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July 14, 2023 Stayed at: 033, Loop: PINE

The campsite was clean, quiet. Everyone was friendly, it was a great overall experience.

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Joe B

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July 13, 2023 Stayed at: 006, Loop: PINE

Nice camp close to Big Bear enough to enjoy the fireworks from a distance.

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Kathryn C

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July 11, 2023 Stayed at: 037, Loop: PINE

Campsite #37 is awful. It sits on the corner where the road splits, behind the noisy dumpster. Zero privacy unlike some of the nicer campsites above (#38,39). Constant people and dogs coming and going, even though there are walking trails literally outside of the campground. The campsite is sloped, as well as the bear box. This campsite was a workout. Spent afternoons moving our camp chairs, and cooler to stay cool. No shade from 10:30A until 6:30P. After this experience, I will avoid staying in Ntl Forest campgrounds.

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Location & Directions for Pineknot

P O Box 365, Fawnskin, CA 92333 United States

Elevation: 2,123 ft

Getting There

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...

Nearest town

Fawnskin, CA - 6 mi

About 14 min to downtown

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.

Near Joshua Tree National Park

The closest entrance is: West Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 45.4 mi · over 1 hr (78 min)

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: November 3, 2026

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