Pineknot

US Forest Service · California

Pineknot in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by: US Forest Service
Fee: $34/night
Booking: Reservation required
Dogs: Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Site type: RV & Tent Campground
Suits an RV: Yes
Listed facilities: drinking water, toilets (as published by the agency)
Phone: 909-866-8550
Coordinates: 34.23588, -116.88608

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-08-11, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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