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.
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.
Sites & Rates
Average nightly rates16 total sites
RV Sites
7 sites
Tent Sites
9 sites
About Boulder Basin
Number of accommodations: 16
Activities & Attractions
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Year-round
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- BBQ
- Fire Pit
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Reviews (38)
What Guests Are Saying
Boulder Basin Campground is praised for its beautiful, remote setting, well-maintained facilities, and ample space between campsites, making it ideal for families and nature lovers. Many enjoy the scenic hikes and peaceful ambiance among the trees and granite boulders. However, some visitors have encountered issues with site reservations and challenging access roads, which may deter those with lower-clearance vehicles. Overall, the campground offers a solid getaway experience for those prepared for its remote nature.
What Guests Are Saying
Boulder Basin Campground is praised for its beautiful, remote setting, well-maintained facilities, and ample space between campsites, making it ideal for families and nature lovers. Many enjoy the scenic hikes and peaceful ambiance among the trees and granite boulders. However, some visitors have encountered issues with site reservations and challenging access roads, which may deter those with lower-clearance vehicles. Overall, the campground offers a solid getaway experience for those prepared for its remote nature.
Review Summary
Philip R
VerifiedJune 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: BOUL
Deserted during on weekdays. Beautiful forest. The road is rough in places but there were sedans in the campground. Lifted 4x4 is better. The vaults are clean enough, the fire pits were too full to use.
Greg B
VerifiedJuly 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: BOUL
This is a great camp ground. We go there as much as possible.
Jeff C
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: BOUL
Very remote but we’ll maintained campground.
Kevin T
VerifiedAugust 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: BOUL
Great spot.
Anna W
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: BOUL
I only give this a 3 probably for the campsite I chose and for the all the bugs. Campsite wise, #32 was completely on a slope. We were sleeplessly sliding in the tent throughout the night. I would recommend any of the campsites on the north eastern side. They all seemed very flat and with a good view off the side of the mountain. Weatherwise, it was it was hot but in the best way. BUGS. EVERYWHERE. Going at the end of summer, we beat the highest heat but the mosquitos were still biting. Our table had no shade either. Otherwise, it was a solid weekend getaway. Quiet off season camp, beautiful trees and stunning natural rock sculptures. The hike to the firetower was straight forward and a perfect spot to see the sunrise. The truck trail up was not as bad as I was expecting but wholly recommend high clearance and 4wd.
Brian F
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: BOUL
Camp ground was in great shape. As it’s about end of season the pit restrooms were quite ripe. Over all I have missed this area.
Trey L
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: BOUL
great spot! loved making the trek over the dirt roads. can’t wait to go back!
Heather W
VerifiedOctober 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: BOUL
I have been coming to this campground and this particular site for years. The last 3 times I have made a reservation for a Saturday night, and showed up at check in time to settle into my site, someone has been in it claiming it’s theirs. This last time, the person was hostile, aggressive, and after 45 minutes of arguing and my reservation being clearly posted on the kiosk, he finally moved, but not without screaming profanity and driving erratically out of the site. He then returned in the evening and walked into our campsite screaming at us and got into my face. He clearly had drugs crusted around the ring of his nose as my headlamp shined in his face that was 4 inches from mine as he yelled. I am a female, and this was not only scary and threatening but outright unsafe. We ended up leaving early. This was SO disappointing and scary. After a decade of so many fond memories; I hate saying I probably won’t be back. The crowd has gotten… questionable. Not the same easy going, friendly climber culture it has been for as long as I have been going. It’s a shame there are no longer rangers up there. It’s showing.
Location Boulder Basin
Address:
Po Box 518
Idyllwild, CA, 92549
United States
Elevation: 2282 feet
13 mi drive to downtown Idyllwild (about 41 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- Fire Restrictions are in effect, check in with the San Jacinto Ranger District by calling (909) 382-2921 to confirm. Wood and charcoal fires are NOT permitted. Cooking stoves or fireplaces using gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel are still allowed.
- 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.
- Sites may be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Camping fees of $10.00 / night and $5.00 / night / extra vehicle is due within 30 minutes of arrival at the campground.
- Basic camping fee ($10.00) covers the first vehicle. Extra vehicle fee of $5.00 / night / vehicle should be deposited into the fee tube located at the entrance to the campground within 30 minutes of arrival.
- 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.
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.
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.
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