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
Ahmet B
VerifiedJune 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: PINE
Awesome camping spot definitely will be one of my regular spots to camp.
erica b
VerifiedJune 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: PINE
Fantastic campground! The campground was spotless & well maintained. We had site 39 and it was exactly what we needed, shady, somewhat secluded (further from the road than most sites) close enough to the restrooms etc. Also worth noting that the camp host was SO helpful and friendly, we would really like to thank him for his willingness to go above and beyond any time we had questions! We will be back.
jocelyn b
VerifiedJune 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: PINE
Very clean, campers respect 10pm quiet time, the camp host nice guy. Our site #73 huge but no privacy. Over all it was a great experience.
Xiaofei X
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: PINE
Nice campground, close to downtown, right on the side of big bear submit
Katie C
VerifiedMay 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: PINE
I wish this campground had a bit more privacy. However, the bathrooms were relatively clean with running water. Plenty of places to get water for dishes and whatnot. Everyone seemed to abide by the quiet time. The campground itself is nearby hiking spots. We went to Castle Peak which was pretty tough! Walked upwards for about a mile until my teens grumbled too much and we turned around. But the kids had fun going on nature walks up near the ski area. Lots of bugs and birds to look at. When we stayed in mid/late May it was still COLD at night. During the day though, we were in shorts and t-shirts.
Natalee P
VerifiedMay 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: PINE
Great place to camp, near a lot of fun things to do like kayak on big bear and visit the town. There's a cute ice cream and candy shop in the big bear town, it can get a bit packed but it's worth the wait. We went when they were having a Spartan race during the summer (right next to the camp grounds) on what would be the ski slopes, we were able to sign our kids up 10 mins before the kid Spartan race and they had a blast! Highly recommended pineknot.
Billy H
VerifiedMay 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: PINE
Very clean, the host was very professional, kept all the sights looking great. Easy to get to, fire pits we clean, bathrooms were tidy. Perfect location for trails and MTB
Jeffrey J
VerifiedMay 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: PINE
I liked the place...very quiet, accessible to other nearby places when I forgot or needed something. Shaun was very pleasing, he daily past by to check if there was anything I need. I would definitely come back knowing that restrooms where around the area and water faucets were a quick access, too. Most importantly, I felt safe day and night I spent there. Thanks Pineknot!
Erica M
VerifiedFebruary 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: PINE
Spotty reception but beautiful! Great location.
David M
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: PINE
Love it. Nice and quiet and close to the bike park.
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
