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About Pineknot
Number of accommodations: 47
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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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.
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
Steve B
VerifiedJune 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: PINE
Our host was very accommodating and we loved our family camping experience!
We look forward to returning next summer :)
Cesar B
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: PINE
Very nice and well organized camping area.
Location is absolutely excellent right next to snow summit, a few minutes drive from downtown Big Bear but yet in the middle of the woods. Beautiful area! Totally worth it! Kids loved it! We will come back!
Stuart I
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: PINE
The camphost Sean, is always fantastic. Always there to greet you, remembers you from past visits, and always maintains Pineknot. The sites are always raked, clean, and ready for the family. Stellar. Thanks Sean!
Yolanda G
VerifiedJune 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: PINE
Campsite and bathrooms were very clean.
Brittany N
VerifiedJune 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: PINE
All the joys of camping next to the convenience of town! The campground is beautiful—full of big trees, with a view of the opposite ridge of mountains. And yet you can walk to restaurants, convenience stores, etc. in 15 minutes or so. We enjoyed exploring the town of Big Bear Lake and going fishing and hiking. We even drove a few minutes to a nearby water slide park and spent a few hours there. This campground is good if you have kids and/or feel iffy about being too far away from things like cell reception, urgent care, or stores.
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.
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.
Elevation: 2123 feet
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
