Pineknot

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San Bernardino National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · San Bernardino National Forest Fees: - Single Site $34 - Holiday $34 - 8 person maximum - Camping fee includes entry for 1 vehicle. - Extra vehicle fee $8 per night. - Checks under $50 not accepted. Season: 04/18/2025 to 10/18/2025 Status: temporarily closed Reservations: Call 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov . Reservations can be made as early as 6 months or as late as 24 hours in advance. Overview 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. Recreation Its location at the base of a ski mountain provides visitors with unlimited access to popular lift-served mountain biking trails. Hikers also enjoy the campground's proximity to a number of trails that vary in levels of difficulty. Big Bear Lake offers a variety of water-related recreation opportunities, including boating and fishing. A marina is located about five miles from the campground. The cold waters of the lake aren't too popular for swimming, but canoeing and sailing on the lake are viable options. Facilities The campground offers dozens of… Getting there: 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. Phone: 909-866-8550 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232286 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Silvana Friedman, Vista Rec