Pineknot

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

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

47 total sites

RV Sites

47 sites

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 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 RV
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🚐 002, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 003, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 004, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 005, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 006, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 007, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 008, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 009, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 010, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 011, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 012, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 013, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 014, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 015, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 016, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 017, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 018, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 019, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 020, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 021, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 022, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 023, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 024, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 025, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 026, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 027, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 028, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 029, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 030, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 031, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 033, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 034, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 035, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 036, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 037, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 038, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 039, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 040, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 041, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 042, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 043, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 044, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 045, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 046, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 047, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 048, Loop: PINE RV
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Reviews (453)

What Guests Are Saying

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.

Review Summary

4.5
453 reviews
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72.0%
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Michael G

Verified

August 1, 2022 Stayed at: 033, Loop: PINE

5

Very pretty. We discovered we got the exact campsite that we had when our kids were young so that brought back many memories. Very quiet. Simply put. Beautiful and romantic

David K

Verified

July 30, 2022 Stayed at: 045, Loop: PINE

4

My campsite was on the uphill loop, so the site was a bit sloped, but provided for great privacy. Great woodsy campground, with a fantastic camp host.

Linh P

Verified

July 29, 2022 Stayed at: 030, Loop: PINE

5

It’s right next to Snow Summit and not far from the alpine slide so this is a great place for families with small children. The spaces are large and has lots of shade throughout the day. The downside to this is that the trees greatly obscure the night sky. This is not the best place to go if you are interested in star gazing. The lake is nearby but if you have paddle boards or a kayak, you’re probably best just renting from a shop anyway. You’ll need to get your water toys approved so as to protect the ecosystem. Fire wood is available, if you reserved the site, a ranger will come to you and he was very kind to bring wood (after I’ve paid) with his truck from the camp host. The bathrooms are kept very clean but there’s only one stall and one sink in each. I do appreciate that the stall is separate from the sink and the main doors never close. This keeps people from using up the restroom to wash their face or brush their teeth for an hour while the rest of us are dying to use the restroom.

Jennifer B

Verified

July 29, 2022 Stayed at: 042, Loop: PINE

5

Great location close to stores and short drive to village, but feel like you are far away from it all. Fairly shady, large spots. Camp host was very friendly and helpful. Bathrooms were clean!

dawn g

Verified

July 29, 2022 Stayed at: 003, Loop: PINE

3

OK, I pulled in and there was a generator running in an adjacent camp and kids playing ball in my site. There was also a wasp nest under my bear box, so I couldn't put anything in it without the fear of upsetting them. But, after setting my tent, I went into town for dinner, and came back at 800 pm. It was totally quiet! So I was happy. All night was quiet except for the coyotes and I even saw shooting stars. As usual, if you are up early enough you can enjoy nature, my main goal, before the activity begins. This is a campsite for recreation, mountain biking being most popular since they have trails (which I walked solo early in the morning) and ski lifts for bikes. The camp host was really nice and although I could not use the bear box, he tried to get rid of the wasps, and had, by the time I left. He kept things clean. There were nice flush toilets, sink (with soap!) and running water, and spigots. If you are coming to play, it's good, even 5 stars. If you are coming for nature, try to get the sites near #19, but better, go camp in the dispersed camping areas like out at 2N10. Much more solitude!

Kathleen M

Verified

July 25, 2022 Stayed at: 041, Loop: PINE

5

Quiet campground, each site has plenty of room. Easy to find, close to Snow Summit which means close to town and lake. Camp host Seann was very helpful and friendly.

Paul M

Verified

July 18, 2022 Stayed at: 003, Loop: PINE

4

Very friendly camp host. Clean bathrooms. Clean campground. Coyote pack runs close and puts on nightly sound affects.

Jeff W

Verified

July 18, 2022 Stayed at: 043, Loop: PINE

5

Camp host was very helpful.

Sarah W

Verified

July 17, 2022 Stayed at: 019, Loop: PINE

3

The campground itself was great. Well kept, and the bathrooms (flush toilets) were very clean. The camp host, Sean, was very friendly. I didn’t hear any music playing from within the actual regular campground, which is a huge plus, because I absolutely hate when other campers play their music and ruin other people’s quiet camping experiences. However, there is either a group spot or another private camp site nearby, and they BLASTED music most of the day and we’ll into the night, and no one stopped them. And I truly mean BLASTED. It was insanely loud. I could hear it through my ear plugs. It completely ruined our experience, and we left early. I couldn’t find the camp host on our way out to ask if that’s a frequent issue. I’m not sure if we’ll return here. Some of the sites are great, but would not be worth it with that music.

jeanne l

Verified

July 15, 2022 Stayed at: 011, Loop: PINE

5

What a great campground! Easy access to mountain biking and hiking trails, quiet in the evenings, lovely shade provided by trees, and fantastic staff who, if you catch them in the right mood, might just show you a few camp-side magic tricks!! Super good stay; can't wait to come back.

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.

Elevation: 2123 feet

Distance to downtown

6 mi drive to downtown Fawnskin (about 14 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: September 9, 2026

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