Jason W
VerifiedJune 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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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 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: 012, Loop: PINE
Great weekend felt very safe
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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 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 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 15, 2026 Stayed at: 003, Loop: PINE
Pineknot is a geographically desirable location for my activities. Note the camp host is only one site this year during business hours, so if going to purchase firewood, be sure to catch them during the day. My sites are always raked and the fire pit and bbq clean. Bring a hand broom and tablecloth as the picnic tables tend to be a bit of a self effort. The bathrooms are managed well. If you want to shower, byob, as there is not a shower on site. Overall this is a car camp site with easy access to stores, restaurants, and activities.
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June 14, 2026 Stayed at: 010, Loop: PINE
Beautiful setting, close to town yet in a forest setting. Campsite 10 was huge, could have placed several tents. Camp host was most helpful and gracious, delivered firewood and gave great hiking trail advice. Plenty of shade
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June 8, 2026 Stayed at: 023, Loop: PINE
Some of the neighbors can be loud during the waking hours of the day, but everyone respected the quiet hours and I had no issues with my site.
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May 28, 2026 Stayed at: 027, Loop: PINE
Campground hosts are friendly and manage well maintained campsites, bathrooms were always clean and stocked. Campground very convenient to Snow Summit, grocery stores, gas, and recreation.
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May 26, 2026 Stayed at: 048, Loop: PINE
Camp ground hosts are always super nice, bathrooms are clean and its always quiet
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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