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
Randall N
VerifiedJuly 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: PINE
Great location, grounds and facilities were well kept and the onsite host was helpful.
Kerry G
VerifiedJuly 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: PINE
Campground and bathrooms were clean. The campground host was friendly, helpful and responsive to needs and requests. Same guy as last year.
Hollie L
VerifiedJune 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: PINE
Shawn is the best camp host EVER!
David K
VerifiedJune 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: PINE
The host was attentive and friendly. Woodsy setting was relaxing. Only reason to knock off one star was the lack of showers.
Paul M
VerifiedJune 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: PINE
Upon arrival found the previous campers still camping in my reserved site. Took them almost 6 hours to pack. Very negative and degrading language used by the same campers while packing and their dogs barked the entire time. Then on Saturday a group of 8 sailors came to site 1 next to me. Blasting explicit lyric rap music, until security came and checked them at 9pm. All and all this was the worst Pine Knot camp weekend I have had, and as you can see from my reservation history, I camp there a lot.
Darlyne J
VerifiedJune 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: PINE
Charlotte was an excellent camp hostess. Very helpful and friendly!
The campsites are spacious. It is nice to be so close to activities and an opportunity to eat out in Big Bear.
Stacey M
VerifiedJune 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: PINE
Seann the camp host is the best!
Eric T
VerifiedJune 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: PINE
I have been going to Pineknott for decades. I go for several reasons. 1st it is quiet! With only 42 sites, it is small and they keep quiet time after 10pm enforced. 2nd, it is clean. Restrooms are checked 3-4 times a day. 3rd, it is close to the town of Big Bear. A block away and you are on the main highway through town but in camp you rarely hear it unless a siren is used. 4, If you forget something, you can go get it just minutes away. Big Bear has anything you might need; including a CVS and Walgreens if someone in camp needs their meds. The camp host will deliver bundles of firewood right to your fire ring so you don't have to buy it in town.
All in all, it is my go to camping place and I go several times spring through fall. The host this year is fantastic! He is also a magician of sorts and shares some tricks to campers, especially ones with kids. A great guy for sure!
Ryan M
VerifiedJune 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: PINE
The camp host was great. He brought around firewood every night for purchase ($8 in June 2021). Facilities were very clean. I would rate it 5 stars if our site was flat. Everything was sloped, including every tent spot, bear box, and picnic table. Some spots lower in the campground were flatter, but we were in the back row (#42) and I would not recommend that site at all. Nice campground overall but I would try and make sure you get a flatter spot somehow.
Tim E
VerifiedJune 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: PINE
First we have been staying there same spot for 15 years! The rangers were excellent friendly and very helpful will be booking in October to say goodbye to Sean!!
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
