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Pineknot

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

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly

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

Review Summary

4.5
394 reviews
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72.6%
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Jin Won K

Verified

September 2, 2020 Stayed at: 023, Loop: PINE

5

clean and quiet. In addition, full of trees not like others.

Adessa L

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September 1, 2020 Stayed at: 003, Loop: PINE

5

Didn't know what to expect but the experience was the best! Wondering why my parents never took us growing up being so close. We only did Beach camping. This camping trip was so much fun. Can't wait to be back.

George O

Verified

August 27, 2020 Stayed at: 025, Loop: PINE

5

This was a gem. Our first time here and the site is nicely shaded and these are the biggest sites I have ever camped in.
The camp hosts were awesome and very helpful.

Ariel C

Verified

August 26, 2020 Stayed at: 006, Loop: PINE

5

Quiet and charming. Well kept facilities. Overall, great experience!

Kim H

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August 25, 2020 Stayed at: 042, Loop: PINE

3

This campground is very nice, lot 42 is spacious and relatively private. The proximity to the lake and the town are what made us choose this campground.
What is great is that there is water faucets all around the campground, so you don’t need to bring your own water.
However, we were not 100% happy with our stay. Firstly, there are not enough toilets for all the people there (in every lot there were large groups of like 8 people staying). The toilets were also not very clean.
Also, everybody except us seemed to have 1-2 dogs with them, and they kept barking all day and all night.
If you are looking for a private, quiet getaway this is not the right campground for you (at least not on weekends).

Tracy R

Verified

August 23, 2020 Stayed at: 039, Loop: PINE

3

We were apprehensive about this campground when we drove in. It was literally right off the parking lot from snow summit and ran along side some apartments. A little to close to town for us. We actually missed the entrance the first time along with some other campers. Many of the sites were not too level but they were in a beautiful setting among the trees. We were in site # 39 towards the back of the campground and it was actually very quiet and nice. The table and fire ring were quite a ways from the parking pad however and it was interesting in the dark to get to our rv.

Phillip L

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August 22, 2020 Stayed at: 011, Loop: PINE

4

Had a wonderful time and the site was better than I imagined

Rebecca L

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August 20, 2020 Stayed at: 009, Loop: PINE

5

Perfect little spot to get away with the family during these crazy times. Everyone was cordial and the best was how quiet it was at night!

Kimberly G

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August 19, 2020 Stayed at: 019, Loop: PINE

5

Loved campsite #19 - remote and private. Lots of places to walk and explore.

Kavan S

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August 18, 2020 Stayed at: 044, Loop: PINE

5

Great experience and Great Host!

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.

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

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