Facility Details - PINEKNOT, CA

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.

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 provide ample shade in the campground.

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. 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.

Nearby Attractions:

The adjacent town of Big Bear Lake provides opportunities for shopping and dining.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Drinking Water Firewood Vendor Flush Toilets Grills Hiking	Host Mountain Biking Tables Trailheads Trash Collection
Within 10 Miles
Boating Canoeing Dump Station Fishing Kayaking	Lake Access Marina Restaurant Sailing

Know Before You Go

Additional fees will be collected for extra vehicles at the campground
RV Length: Limited turnaround space restricts RVS longer than 26 feet.
Click here for more information on the San Bernardino National Forest

Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Big Bear Discovery Center, at (909) 866-3437.

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
34.23528, -116.88306
34°14'7"N, 116°52'59"W

Take I-215 from Highway 330 to the Highland Avenue/Mountain Resort turn-off. Turn left on Highland Avenue and continue to Big Bear Lake. Turn right at the dam and follow Highway 18. Turn onto Summit Boulevard and continue to a block wall. Turn left into the campground.