Campsite #17 at Fern Basin Campground, CA

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Campsite #17

7 reviews
8 people
20 ft Back-In
1 poor
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Campsite #17 Features: Back-In parking, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (7)

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@BrianR3295011 · Camped on May 24, 2024 at Campsite #17
Site was advertised as rv/trailer but campsite was tiny, not allowing for a small trailer. All spots can accommodate a single care, maybe two. Not advised for folks with RVs or trailers.
@ToddS5367268 · Camped on Nov 3, 2023 at Campsite #17
Great campsite. The area is very dry and in need of some serious rain.
@RogerG6151829 · Camped on Aug 25, 2023 at Campsite #17
The site that I stayed at didnt have any flat space (we ended up sleeping at an angle but made it work for the first night). The water near our site was not functioning (may have been posted that this was a dry site but was not any anything I read). With all that said being this close to the forest made up for the inconveniences. The kids had a wonderful time adventuring in the wilderness. Overall I would give this campground another try given more time to find a good site. Last note T-Mobile didnt have reception at this campground (a wonderful disconnect from technology).
@JannikaL84BA18 · Camped on Jun 2, 2023 at Campsite #17
Quiet, simple set up. Lots of trees, lots of trails. About 15 min to cute town of Idyllwild.
@DomenicA840228 · Camped on Aug 19, 2022 at Campsite #17
Campground was clean and quiet but we left early because of mosquitos and yellowjackets. Glad we brought a screen 'tent.'
Also, we had reserved site 17 and were quite disappointed to discover most of the trees at that site had been recently cut down and it has no shade. Fortunately we were able to use a different site.
@JorgeS6898217 · Camped on Aug 1, 2022 at Campsite #17
A very nice campground although small and without water due to the water restrictions in the area. No fireplace allowed but nice sites with lots of woods and trails.
@MadelineM962 · Camped on Oct 23, 2020 at Campsite #17
Great campsite! Lots of space between campsite sites and you do not feel like you are on top of each other. Lots of hiking nearby as well and close to town.

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