Pineknot Campground, CA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Pineknot Campground is located in the Mountaintop Ranger District, San Bernardino National Forest (1 hr 11 min northeast of Yucaipa, CA) with an elevation of 6,993 feet. There are a total of 47 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the end of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 26 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $34.00 per night. Some amenities include flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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4.5 out of 5

5 star		70%
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3 star		6%
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@stevennFCF5EA5 · Camped on Oct 17, 2025 at Campsite #33

We stayed at site 33 which was very spacious with level ground. The campground was completely full. Everyone was very nice and friendly. People respected quiet hours too. The host was nearby and a pleasure to speak with. Toilets were clean with good water pressure. The Village and several popular cafes were closeby. Our boys really enjoyed the camping experience. Will definitely be back!

@JeetJ478393334 · Camped on Oct 17, 2025 at Campsite #1

Close to town and convinient yet feels quite remote once you enter the campsite. Well maintained.

@MargaretWA1514 · Camped on Oct 16, 2025 at Campsite #23

Great campground among the trees. Very clean, good spacing of the sites. Will book again.

@GinaR6136708 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #23

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.

@ElliottJ55D23D · Camped on Oct 9, 2025 at Campsite #22

Best camp hosts ever! Super kind and accommodating.

@WENDYC8417072 · Camped on Oct 6, 2025 at Campsite #21

We enjoyed our time at Pine Knot. The staff was friendly, the restrooms were clean, and it was pretty quiet.

@JIMB8977280 · Camped on Oct 6, 2025 at Campsite #31

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.

@EveretteE7A68A · Camped on Oct 6, 2025 at Campsite #39

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

@RobinT87866255 · Camped on Oct 5, 2025 at Campsite #46

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!

@angelique8410F · Camped on Oct 5, 2025 at Campsite #29

Site 29Good site, we have a 10x13 tent and found a spot for it. Equally spaced between 2 restrooms, but not too close that you here them all night. Not too close to other sites. Lots of room to spread out and enjoy the pines and oaks. Nice Hosts. Clean bathrooms. This campground is tucked in behind some apartments and next to the ski resort. We didn't have any problems with noise or light from the apartments in our loop. During the afternoons there was some construction at the ski resort and had we been in the last loop that may have been bothersome, but we were there in October. Probably not a problem all year. Love how close it is to town. We visited the Big Bear Alpine zoo & Teddy Bear restraunt (cash only). The restraunt has a lovely patio & allows dogs. In October the overnight lows were in 40s, but day time temps were pleasant and mid to hight 70s.

@JuliaH5228825 · Camped on Sep 23, 2025 at Campsite #33

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.

@WilliamC221307 · Camped on Sep 19, 2025 at Campsite #13

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.

@JenniferA28334 · Camped on Sep 12, 2025 at Campsite #24

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

@NoahB4207838 · Camped on Sep 4, 2025 at Campsite #44

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

@MarkF9408903 · Camped on Sep 2, 2025 at Campsite #42

It is a nice campground with the campsites spread out. It needs a better sign to find the campground as you enter the parking lot for Snow Summit Ski Resort. There are a lot of things to do in the area including mountain bike riding, hiking, going out on the lake either to kayak or go for a cruise, take a ski lift up to the top of the mountain and check out the Village in Town.

@RoderickI8AE7D · Camped on Sep 2, 2025 at Campsite #37

Very helpful ranger Anthony. Nice sites with lots of room. Nice forest settingPicnic tables were sometimes far from parking area. Sink did not work in Men's room.

@JaeS7679242 · Camped on Aug 18, 2025 at Campsite #9

very goodThe host was very nice and friendly.

@WilliamJ242827 · Camped on Aug 17, 2025 at Campsite #19

I have 2 complaints. First, the access road to the camp was extremely difficult to find because of some construction that was going on, probably associated with the adjacent ski area. There was only a small cardboard temporary sign attached to a street sign post to mark the way to the campground, and it was easily overlooked - which I did on my first attempt to find the campground. I had camped there before a few years ago and so knew about where the camp was, but I still had trouble finding it. The second issue was the restroom closest to me campsite - the men's restroom was closed for the repair the whole 2 days I was camping, so I had to walk to the next closest restroom which was not all that close. Other than that, my campsite was fine and I found the campground quiet and conducive to relaxation, which is why I was there.

@RogerK06520001 · Camped on Aug 14, 2025 at Campsite #33

Great place to camp.. very well maintained.

@YeseniaA7078E1 · Camped on Aug 7, 2025 at Campsite #18

We had a blast, our hosts Jenna was awesome!! All the restrooms were super clean all the campgrounds was clean Thank u Miss Jenna

@RonnieG2D10E7D · Camped on Aug 7, 2025 at Campsite #8

Friendly Host and staff, clean camp sites.

@Christina16941 · Camped on Aug 6, 2025 at Campsite #45

This is one of my favorite campgrounds if I need a mixed outdoor-small town location. I bring two kids and two big dogs with me and so having a great campground at a lake is a must, but it is also convenient being within a charming small lake town where we can grab extra water and maybe an ice cream. The sites are clean, accessible, well-spaced, and beautiful. There are a mix of sites, with sun or shade, close to the road and bathrooms or not, and the camp host is awesome. You can purchase firewood there and it is cheaper and safer. Great experience, as always.

@JohnnyP9C3118F · Camped on Aug 5, 2025 at Campsite #39

Site 39 was great! A little away from neighbors and some shade. We brought our little ones hear for 2 nights and they had a great time exploring around the site. Very close to Summit Avenue if you make a left from the entrance of the campgrounds, while you are leaving, as opposed to the maps directed you to turn right and take the long route.

@TaylorG4E4E375 · Camped on Aug 5, 2025 at Campsite #1

The location was perfect, clean and central to everything. Anthony was so amazing! Very informative and helpful to make our experience a great one!

@SabrinaF604291 · Camped on Aug 4, 2025 at Campsite #15

I love this camping !!!

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