Pineknot

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.

The host was attentive and friendly. Woodsy setting was relaxing. Only reason to knock off one star was the lack of showers.

Seann the camp host is the best!

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.

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!

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.

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!!

Amazing hosts, very friendly! We really appreciated at how clean the grounds and campsites were. Also, the bathrooms were well stocked and were kept very clean!