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
Adama D
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: PINE
It was quiet in our location. There was enough shade and a breeze, so it was pleasant. There was a coyote that walked by adjacent to our campsite during the day with no problem. The camp host was nice and helpful.
Jesus R
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: PINE
Highly recommend this place. It’s very peaceful and beautiful. Would camp here again. Biggest downfall no showers other than that best camping spot
Michelle J
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: PINE
Pineknot is shady, quiet, well organized, and clean. The host is responsive when checking you in and offers firewood for purchase. We car camped and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Andrew B
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: PINE
Big clean sites beautifully shaded. Very relaxing atmosphere very close to Big Bear Lake and the ski slopes.
Jeff P
VerifiedJune 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: PINE
It’s way too loud here.
Paul M
VerifiedJune 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: PINE
Ariel, the new camp host is extremely welcoming, helpful, friendly, and keeps the campsite clean. I camped, the campground was quiet. Bathroom access is always easy. This campsite does not have established showers, so I bring my own. Overall, I always have a great experience with Pineknot campground in San Bernardino.
Reilly C
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: PINE
very nice campground, loved the tall trees and overall quiet atmosphere. The hosts were very welcoming and nice. Bathrooms are clean. The site we had was sloped which was the only downside, will try another site next time.
Doug C
VerifiedJune 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: PINE
Campground was clean and bathrooms were maintained. The only negative was having coyotes come into camp each day/night. A little unnerving with small children playing.
Overall we had a good time there.
Natasa M
VerifiedJune 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: PINE
As always a great place to camp. Clean toilets and beautiful location.
laura s
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: PINE
Lovely place to camp. Tucked in right beside the ski resort. Nice clean restrooms with flushing toilets. The parking is tight so beware if your coming with a larger camper or RV. I camp with a 17' pop up and a Gmc sierra and we fit perfect in the spot. Only downside is the camp is close to town and there are a handful of campsites that face the backside of condos. Those campsites are located at the entrance of the camp ground. I'd still grab those sites in a pinch. Great little campground. Signed...one happy camper 😁
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 13, 2026
