Jill R
VerifiedAugust 16, 2022 Stayed at: 010, Loop: PINE
The campground was beautiful. Sean, the campground ranger, was helpful and accommodating. Great hiking within steps from our campsite. I will be back!!!
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475 reviews
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.
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August 16, 2022 Stayed at: 010, Loop: PINE
The campground was beautiful. Sean, the campground ranger, was helpful and accommodating. Great hiking within steps from our campsite. I will be back!!!
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August 14, 2022 Stayed at: 031, Loop: PINE
Pine knot is a unique beautiful place.
The host is great. This is my second year in this campground.
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August 11, 2022 Stayed at: 033, Loop: PINE
Very convenient to Snow Summit bike park
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August 5, 2022 Stayed at: 003, Loop: PINE
Perfect spot for my wife’s first time camping
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August 3, 2022 Stayed at: 011, Loop: PINE
It was great except for the crying and screaming kids nearby. Even as late as 9:30-10:00pm. Some parents just don't make their kids behave at all. Otherwise it was a very nice campsite in the pine trees with lotsa biking trails nearby. Maybe I'll come back but will likely look for dispersed camping nearby.
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August 3, 2022 Stayed at: 010, Loop: PINE
I’m not happy with the online reservations and the no one answering the phone to help.
On a positive note, the park rangers Sean and Tom were hospitable and on task all the time. Truly appreciated their welcoming to the outdoors.
My family and I prepped for bear country …and guess what?! It turned out to be Coyote Land! Howling night greets were unexpected. Wildlife was frightening yet I must say -beautiful indeed. As eye opening as listening to the loud pack of coyotes was, a night owl heard hooting calmed the vibes and called for dozing off peacefully.
Fishing at Big Bear Lake was a nice sun setting experience. Clouds of annoying bugs were cured by bats flying over the lake and us watching the bats consume the bugs. A duck ducking into the water, swimming underwater and popping out ever-so tranquil.
A place to enjoy whichever wildlife crosses one’s path.
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August 1, 2022 Stayed at: 033, Loop: PINE
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
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August 1, 2022 Stayed at: 046, Loop: PINE
Within walking distance to Snow Summit and the bathroom was very clean. You have to walk down a little slope from the car to the camp area but it's fine, but not doable for wheelchairs.
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August 1, 2022 Stayed at: 021, Loop: PINE
Great location in Big Bear, easy to walk places. Site was good. Its on the interior but pretty seperate from other sites, no issues with neighbors or anything. Couple nice hammock trees. Water and restrooom both close by and suitable. Sean the host was cool and working his tail off. Wood $8/bundle. Great place, will be back.
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July 30, 2022 Stayed at: 045, Loop: PINE
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.
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P O Box 365, Fawnskin, CA 92333 United States
Elevation: 2,123 ft
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...
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.
The closest entrance is: West Entrance Station
Approximate drive: 45.4 mi · over 1 hr (78 min)
Last updated: November 3, 2026