Pineknot

Scenic Road in Pineknot
Pineknot Bathroom
Natural Shade at Pineknot Campground
Pineknot Fall 2018
Pineknot Entrance

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

47 total sites

RV Sites

47 sites

About Pineknot

Pineknot Campground is located in the mountains of San Bernardino at Big Bear Lake. It is a popular destination for many outdoor enthusiasts looking for respite from the busy cities nearby. While the campground can accommodate RVs, it is best situated for tent camping. It is in a prime location for mountain biking.

Number of accommodations: 47

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 17 to Oct 17

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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47 Sites Available

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🚐 001, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 002, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 003, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 004, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 005, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 006, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 007, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 008, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 009, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 010, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 011, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 012, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 013, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 014, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 015, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 016, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 017, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 018, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 019, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 020, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 021, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 022, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 023, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 024, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 025, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 026, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 027, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 028, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 029, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 030, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 031, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 033, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 034, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 035, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 036, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 037, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 038, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 039, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 040, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 041, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 042, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 043, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 044, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 045, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 046, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 047, Loop: PINE RV
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🚐 048, Loop: PINE RV
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Reviews (453)

What Guests Are Saying

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.

Review Summary

4.5
453 reviews
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jim B

Verified

October 15, 2025 Stayed at: 031, Loop: PINE

5

We've been going there for years, it's a great campground. We mt bike snow summit so easy ride next door.
Highly recommend it.

Gina R

Verified

October 14, 2025 Stayed at: 023, Loop: PINE

5

We stayed at site 23 and it was perfect! The campground is beautiful and clean. Our site had a level spot for our tent, fire pit and grill. The campground has clean restrooms with flush toilets. Gina, the camp host was super friendly. The only con was the ability to purchase additional firewood in the evening if you run out. Just be sure to purchase some early in the day, otherwise you have to drive into town (only like a 3 min drive). Big Bear village was a nice spot to visit during the day. The campground was quiet and peaceful.

Everette E

Verified

October 14, 2025 Stayed at: 039, Loop: PINE

5

The host was very helpful. Wood can be bought on site, but bring exact cash. Trails nearby that arent on Alltrails. Very cold at night in October. So bring more blankets than you think you would need if in a tent. Bathrooms on site were very clean for a campsite

Robin T

Verified

October 13, 2025 Stayed at: 046, Loop: PINE

5

The park staff were friendly and helpful. The grounds were clean and well maintained. The restrooms were clean and well stocked. I recommend this campground to friends!

Felita W

Verified

October 12, 2025 Stayed at: 043, Loop: PINE

5

Nice

Julia H

Verified

October 1, 2025 Stayed at: 033, Loop: PINE

5

Have stayed here many times and has always been a great experience. Only one time I was irritated because a camping group had 2 dogs that constantly barked all day long. Bathrooms are very clean and fully stocked. I just want to give a shout out to the short haired girl that works there (sorry I never got her name), she is always hard working and very friendly and remembered me from previous stays. She is awesome!!!! Campground close shopping if needed and not too far from lake.

William C

Verified

September 25, 2025 Stayed at: 013, Loop: PINE

5

We come here several times a year and have for the past several years. Always a great experience. Our new hosts, Gina and Anthony, are exceptional. Super friendly, helpful, campgrounds clean. Can't say enough about them. Looking forward to seeing them again next year.

Jennifer A

Verified

September 21, 2025 Stayed at: 024, Loop: PINE

5

Wonderful spot, great camp host, clean bathroom, and friendly people

Priscilla D

Verified

September 20, 2025 Stayed at: 036, Loop: PINE

3

Love the campground. It was quiet and neighbors weren't very close. This site doesn't have a good spot for a large tent. Kind of on a slope. Right next to restrooms and water spigot so that was a plus.

Noah B

Verified

September 12, 2025 Stayed at: 044, Loop: PINE

5

Camp ground, camp spot, and bathroom was clean and well maintained

Location Pineknot

Address:
P O Box 365
Fawnskin, CA, 92333
United States

Highway access

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.

Elevation: 2123 feet

Distance to downtown

6 mi drive to downtown Fawnskin (about 14 min)

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: September 9, 2026

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