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San Bernardino National Forest › San Jacinto Ranger District › California
› Riverside County
› Idyllwild
› Fern Basin Campground
› Campsite #4
Campsite #4 at Fern Basin Campground, CA
$10
Campsite #4
| 8 people | |
| 20 ft | Back-In |
| 1 | weak |
5/21
Campsite #4 Features: Back-In parking, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (8)
2.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 25% |
| 4 star | | 38% |
| 3 star | | 13% |
| 2 star | | 13% |
| 1 star | | 13% |
@NicholasS29081 · Camped on Sep 17, 2023 at Campsite #4
MOSQUITOES AND FLIES AND GNATS!!!I used 2 types of insect repellent and citronella candles.did not work. The campfire kept them away until the Forrest service worker came by and said no more campfires. The bugs were bad after that and I wound up leaving early.
@PaulH7895659 · Camped on Jun 11, 2023 at Campsite #4
Pros: Campsite #4 is set apart from the other campsites, so it is as quiet & private as it gets at Fern Basin.
Cons: Campsite is backed up against a hillside, so there are no flat tent pads near the picnic table & fire pit. There is one flat spot up the hillside, but it means walking up a short hill to get to it, but it is not so bad.
Camped here in #4 early June. Weather was beautiful. Very quiet, peaceful campground. Plenty of kindling firewood for the fire pit, supplemented with a bundle of wood from the local market in Idyllwild 3-4 miles away. Although there is a water spigot in the campsite, the incoming water pipe for the entire campground was broken when I stayed there; t was a short ride up to Marion Mountain campground to retrieve water. Hopefully they will have the water line repaired soon. I was told by rangers that no bears frequent this campground, so for me the food stayed in a bin in the car without issue.
Other campsites at Fern Basin that looked good for me:
#7 has a cool outcropping of rocks, that provide some privacy from other campsites, although it is adjacent to the loop road.
#18 is nice, a small creek runs through it, but it was closed when I was there because it was too damp for tent camping.
#19 is large, and 50 yards away from latrine. Lots of flat spots, and no immediate other campsites around it, since #18 was closed.
Cons: Campsite is backed up against a hillside, so there are no flat tent pads near the picnic table & fire pit. There is one flat spot up the hillside, but it means walking up a short hill to get to it, but it is not so bad.
Camped here in #4 early June. Weather was beautiful. Very quiet, peaceful campground. Plenty of kindling firewood for the fire pit, supplemented with a bundle of wood from the local market in Idyllwild 3-4 miles away. Although there is a water spigot in the campsite, the incoming water pipe for the entire campground was broken when I stayed there; t was a short ride up to Marion Mountain campground to retrieve water. Hopefully they will have the water line repaired soon. I was told by rangers that no bears frequent this campground, so for me the food stayed in a bin in the car without issue.
Other campsites at Fern Basin that looked good for me:
#7 has a cool outcropping of rocks, that provide some privacy from other campsites, although it is adjacent to the loop road.
#18 is nice, a small creek runs through it, but it was closed when I was there because it was too damp for tent camping.
#19 is large, and 50 yards away from latrine. Lots of flat spots, and no immediate other campsites around it, since #18 was closed.
@RenataM5101438 · Camped on Nov 1, 2022 at Campsite #4
We arrived lately, then the check hour, and wasn't anybody there. Even on the next day. We verified the area, and we couldn't found anybody for check-in. It was very creepy and the ground wasn't flat. No water, no signal just after 10 minutes driving, no one else there so we left the campground earlier with one day.
@CathyC6158185 · Camped on Jul 2, 2022 at Campsite #4
We went on the July 4th weekend in 2022. Amazing location and a huge campsite #4. Not too many even spaces but it was fine for us. We were surrounded by hundred years old Pine and Oat trees and massive manzanita. Several interesting bird species but I can't identify them. No firewood burning was allowed during this time but I totally understood the need to protect this majestic forest. Also no potable water but that's fine for us. The ranger mentioned water issue will solve in 2023. Great shade covering, nice stargazing, quiet and scenic site... what else you can ask for a great camping trip!
@MasonA0C203D3C · Camped on Nov 1, 2021 at Campsite #4
Gorgeous views and ample shade throughout. Not crowded at all. Bathrooms are not as maintained as some other campgrounds.
@MasonA930 · Camped on Nov 1, 2021 at Campsite #4
Gorgeous views and ample shade throughout. Not crowded at all. Bathrooms are not as maintained as some other campgrounds.
@KimberlyG96485 · Camped on Jun 24, 2020 at Campsite #4
This camping spot is best for tent camping. There are a few that allow for trailer camping but ours was very uneven (site 4). The bathrooms were also so dirty (also no working lights) that we did our business outside. It's a good location but otherwise, I was unimpressed.
@brittnyr823883 · Camped on Aug 30, 2019 at Campsite #4
This campsite is beautiful . We were sad that camp fires were banned during this time but we made the best of our time here at Fern Basin ! We will be back soon .
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