Kavan S
VerifiedAugust 18, 2020 Stayed at: 044, Loop: PINE
Great experience and Great Host!
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475 reviews
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.
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August 18, 2020 Stayed at: 044, Loop: PINE
Great experience and Great Host!
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August 8, 2020 Stayed at: 031, Loop: PINE
The site itself was nice, and the restrooms were relatively clean. Snow Summit and all the hiking trails on it are within easy walking distance, as is the main street of Big Bear itself. The only issue was the insects; there were a lot of flies hiding in the tree bark and in the bathrooms, however the flies actually avoid touching people for the most part, so they aren't much of a nuisance other than when they burst out of trees in swarms as you walk by since the sound it makes is sudden and loud.
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August 7, 2020 Stayed at: 029, Loop: PINE
love the shade and host
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August 4, 2020 Stayed at: 004, Loop: PINE
Stayed in camp #4 we had two large tents with enough room for the kids to play. Restrooms were kept clean.Host friendly offered to take our trash bag as he was passing by the last day! Will be coming back to this campground in the future.
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August 3, 2020 Stayed at: 048, Loop: PINE
Really great experience at Pineknot campground! Maybe stay away from spot 48 cause people are always walking through your camp to get to the bathroom.
The skylift was such a great time and really good lunch!
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August 3, 2020 Stayed at: 040, Loop: PINE
Loved the site. lots of space to spread out with multiple tents
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July 29, 2020 Stayed at: 019, Loop: PINE
I have been coming to this campsite since I was a little girl. The bathrooms were not kept very clean. Also the grill was not clean. The guy was really nice though. Just needs to keep bathrooms cleaner mainly.
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July 28, 2020 Stayed at: 037, Loop: PINE
Large mountainous camp sites. Camp hosts were extremely friendly and helpful.
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July 23, 2020 Stayed at: 026, Loop: PINE
It was our first time staying at this campground and my husband and I enjoyed it. It is on the outskirts of town but removed enough to feel like we were far away. The campsites are evenly spaced and the bathrooms were clean and always stocked. No matter which spot you reserve you are sure to enjoy your time here!
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July 22, 2020 Stayed at: 020, Loop: PINE
Campground was full, but pretty quiet for the most part with young families with children. Beautiful area with lots of space between campsites.
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P O Box 365, Fawnskin, CA 92333 United States
Elevation: 2,123 ft
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 c...
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.
The closest entrance is: West Entrance Station
Approximate drive: 45.4 mi · over 1 hr (78 min)
Last updated: November 3, 2026