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
Chris M
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: PINE
Love this place
Dora V
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: PINE
Always a great experience
Kevin B
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: PINE
Beautiful clean open campsite, friendly staff!
Joshua S
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: PINE
A good campground surrounded in trees, but not too far from home. The only downside was that I could not find any level ground at my particular site. The slant was so steep I ended up moving my tent to the pavement in front of my car. But it was very peaceful, and tranquil. The entrance was a little confusing being tucked behind a ski resort; and the campground is right up against an apartment complex, but I didn't really notice them from my site. It was dark with tons of stars at night, and quiet.
Eric T
VerifiedJanuary 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: PINE
I LOVE this place! Only about 45 sites and very clean! The hosts will even deliver firewood each evening They enforce the quiet time rules and the restrooms are attended to 2-3 times a day. It is very close to any store in case you forget something and also close to just about any kind of restaurants if you don't feel like cooking. Even though you are close to town, once you are nestled in your site within the pines, the only noise you hear from town is the occasional police or fire siren.
Jennifer L
VerifiedJanuary 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: PINE
Great location! Huge campsite and awesome hosts! This is our go to campground in Big Bear!
Erin W
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: PINE
Great place to stay.
Andrew S
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: PINE
Camp hosts were top notch, 5 Stars. Campground was clean, bathrooms were clean and had TP. Wish they were open year round. We will definitely be back.
Joan H
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: PINE
The campsite was really nice. It had a little gully that might have posed problems in the rain. No showers. But there are faucets.
Karen F
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: PINE
Pine Knot is a gem of a campground. It's peaceful and has lots of trees. The grounds are very well-taken care of and the location is convenient to stores and activities.
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 16, 2026
