Warning
GeneralA bear or multiple bears have been spotted in the area. Please be aware at all times, and visit our agency website for bear safety tips and more information.
About Black Mountain (san Bernardino)
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Reviews (5)
Review Summary
Lian L
October 14, 2024
The site was nice, the road up to the site was incredibly difficult. it says 4 wheel drive 'recommended' this is a must, and a high clearance vehicle is ABSOLUTELY NEEDED. cars were heavily scrapped, and the dirt road is NOT maintained well - you're on it for about 6 mi. No fault of the campsite, but apple maps has the site location farther up the road than it is, so use google maps or risk missing the turn off. Also on the user, but make sure to update the reservation if you end up having fewer people (we ended up having about 25, instead of the original 70 and the site would've been much cheaper for fewer people. the site itself is nice, tho not a ton of flat areas for tents. the pit toilets were actually pretty nice, tho would recommend bringing extra TP.
Overall nice, but the road and the damage to cars made the experience .. not great. and would not go again.
Tyann A
July 8, 2024
I went with only one other person and it is certainly a massive and beautiful site. There is a lock to get in which is cool and gendered pit toilets. I would say if a ton of tents were here it may be tricky to find a bunch of flat spots. Also be ready for a bumpy and long dirt road that may get tougher in the rain. Overall, this is a super pretty campsite that gives you a quiet and spacious area. Definitely worth the money if you have a big group
Claire B
June 26, 2023
This is an amazing campground. Very beautiful, but when we go there the gates were locked so we couldn't drive into the site and had to carry all of our camping gear in. Given that we paid for the site and we were planning on car camping with a bunch of little kids it was pretty frustrating. It is also not a quick drive back down the road to the ranger station given the road conditions. I would check ahead with the ranger station in Idyllwild before booking this campground again.
christiana a
August 12, 2021
Wonderful campground. I've hosted a campout there several times. It was especially nice, this time, to have trash cans down near the tables in addition to the location by the toilets.
Cindee K
June 13, 2021
Our favorite group camp! Lovely trees and so quiet. Blake was awesome, so friendly ! The bathrooms were clean, and a bit smelly.
Location Black Mountain (san Bernardino)
Address:
Po Box 518
Idyllwild, CA, 92549
United States
From Idyllwild, California, travel north on Highway 243 about 9 miles. Take a sharp right turn onto Black Mountain Trail/Forest Route 4S01 and continue just over 2 miles. Forest Route 4S01 turns slightly left and becomes Black Mountain Truck Trail, which leads to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 33.8342 / -116.739
Elevation: 2286 feet
Policies & Rules
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Fire Restrictions may be in place at anytime during the season, check in with the San Jacinto Ranger District by calling (909) 382-2921 to confirm. Wood and charcoal fires are only permitted in an agency provided metal ring. Cooking stoves or fireplaces using gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel are still allowed. |
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Water is not provided at this campground. Potable (tested monthly) water may be available from a natural spring along Black Mountain road. Bring your own containers. |
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Click here for more information on the San Bernardino National Forest |
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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. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralA bear or multiple bears have been spotted in the area. Please be aware at all times, and visit our agency website for bear safety tips and more information.
