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
David M
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: PINE
Love it. Nice and quiet and close to the bike park.
Jose F
VerifiedNovember 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: PINE
The location is beautiful and easy to get to. the Ranger is amazing... very knowledgeable, vigilant, friendly and patient.
Aurora L
VerifiedNovember 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: PINE
the campground is convenient close to the city.
Kevin J
VerifiedNovember 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: PINE
Nice location, within walking distance of Big Bear city.
Eric G
VerifiedNovember 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: PINE
Gave it 5 stars as a clean, peaceful, close-to-me location. It’s adjacent to snow summit resort so not really secluded outside of the campground but really pretty inside. I was there to camp and go to Oktoberfest at the convention center. Pretty cold for Halloween and they didn’t allow fires because of fire season but we had fun. It’s not backcountry but it’s fun for car camping.
Liz L
VerifiedOctober 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: PINE
I absolutely loved Seann. He was very helpful in getting us to our spot and checking us in. He made the entire visit very welcoming and enjoyable. We loved his attitude and that he checked in on day 2. The site was clean and well maintained. Loved the pineknot camping ground and would definitely stay again.
John C
VerifiedOctober 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: PINE
The hosts do a great job of keeping the area clean. You feel like your in a forest but really, your in the heart of the town of Big Bear right at the base of Snow Summit.
Kirill A
VerifiedOctober 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: PINE
Great for mountain biking
Dirk M
VerifiedOctober 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: PINE
I have camped here a couple of times and have always had a positive experience. The campground and bathrooms are well maintained and overall it is a great place to stay!
Ting W
VerifiedOctober 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: PINE
It is a nice campground with trees and quite. I will come back next year.
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
