JOHNNY S
VerifiedJune 15, 2026 Stayed at: 024, Loop: PINE
Really Enjoyed my weekend at Pine Knot campgrounds - I was within walking distance of Summit Resort. The Campgrounds are clean and the Camp Ranger was super friendly.
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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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June 15, 2026 Stayed at: 024, Loop: PINE
Really Enjoyed my weekend at Pine Knot campgrounds - I was within walking distance of Summit Resort. The Campgrounds are clean and the Camp Ranger was super friendly.
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June 18, 2026 Stayed at: 015, Loop: PINE
Wonderful campground. Pine trees everywhere. No level spot in my site for my tent. Clean bathrooms. Close proximity to mountain biking and the lake.
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June 19, 2026 Stayed at: 028, Loop: PINE
Pineknot Camp Ground in Big Bear is wonderful.
Spaces are far enough apart.
Space #28 is a bit of a walk from parking spot to table.
Be ready
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June 21, 2026 Stayed at: 012, Loop: PINE
Great weekend felt very safe
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June 21, 2026 Stayed at: 040, Loop: PINE
The campsite was great, but the urinals and toilets kept getting clogged and never got fixed during the duration of our stay.
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June 21, 2026 Stayed at: 021, Loop: PINE
Campground is right in town but offers a very outdoors experience. Sites are well spread out and there is plenty of privacy. Campground and restrooms were clean and well maintained. Host was also very nice and came to say hi and ask if I needed anything.
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June 22, 2026 Stayed at: 043, Loop: PINE
Very clean and comfortable. Had a great time
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June 23, 2026 Stayed at: 043, Loop: PINE
Great location, just SO MANY bugs. Campsites are covered in ants, all types of ants, and they bite. Beetles. Spiders. Flying insects. Mosquitos. I get it’s the forest and it’s hot but it’s the worst campground for bugs I’ve ever been to. For location A+, for environment D-. Campsites are also very hilly, we slept on the asphalt parking spot. Would not fit 6 comfortably.
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June 24, 2026 Stayed at: 045, Loop: PINE
Great campground. Site #45 felt private and secluded despite being close to town. Hosts were pleasant and welcoming. The only downside is that there really isn’t a level spot anywhere in the campsite.
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June 25, 2026 Stayed at: 043, Loop: PINE
We had a great stay. Perfect spot so close to everything and yet we felt like we were in the middle of the wilderness. Perfect place to camp if you plan on mountain biking Snow Summit. You’re pretty much right at the base of the mountain. Would definitely stay there again and recommend it to anyone!
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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