Pineknot
Pineknot is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 34.23588, -116.88608
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Mountain Biking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 909-866-8550
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Pineknot
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 single-family sites for tent or RV camping. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Firewood is available for purchase. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. No hookups are available. Trash collection bins are also available and a campground host is on-site. A dump station is available across the lake at Serrano Campground. Additional parking is available just outside of the campground. Natural Features The campground sits at the base of Snow Summit Ski Resort at an elevation of 6,900 feet. It is nestled in a dense forest of fir, pine and oak trees, which prov
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Main Street Gas & Mart · 27 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 238 designated routes (390 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pineknot Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Pine Knot Cg | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Buttercup Group Camp | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | Water |
| Buttercup Group Cg | National forest group campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Buttercup Group Camp | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Pine Tree RV Park | RV park | 1.9 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.