Pineknot Campground

Category: Campground in Big Bear, California

Address: Summit Blvd, Big Bear, CA 92314, USA

Phone: +19098668550

Reviews

Hong Torrez

Jul 20, 2022

So we have never been here before so I was a little tricky with the directions. The entrance to the campground is literally the entrance to Snow Summit. We thought it was a little odd but continued on and found out that it was very secluded. This campground does not have a shower but it has very clean bathrooms. The camp host Sean was super nice. He was always cleaning up around the campgrounds and making sure the bathroom was fully stocked. We had made a camp shower so that way we can rinse off at the end of the day. One downfall from this campsite is most of the campgrounds sites are sitting the lower hill or above the hill. I definitely love all the trees that was surrounding this campground. It made for some amazing pictures. We had a four-year-old toddler with us and he loved the hills because he can roll down his Tonka truck. Sean Sells fire wood if you forget it and it's much cheaper than any of the local stores so if you forget to grab some don't worry! If you were camping with little kids and get bored, you can definitely walk or take a little bike ride to snow summit and there's a couple activities there. There are shops there and even at Starbucks! We were campsite 29. We were directly across from the bathrooms. One thing I'm always afraid when I'm close to the bathroom is but foot traffic. But there was none that disturbed us.

Topher Davis

Jul 1, 2022

Great park with lots of trees, none of the camp sites are level so you're going to sleep at an angle and they are just about on top of each other. 2 stars for a good spot in town, and it's quiet during the week. Nothing special

Brenton Ezeofor (Breezeo99)

Jun 6, 2022

It is a beautiful campground. I loved ❤️ it. One of my local favorites. My only complaint is the sites are too close together. Luckily my neighbors were respectful and weren't noisy... but I can see how this could be a problem for others. The staff was super helpful.

steven budnik

Jun 1, 2022

I stayed at site 6. Had 4 tents in site. I recommend sites 8,9 & 19. Pineknot was everything we had hoped it would be. Close to the city. Yet, deep in the woods feeling.Bathrooms have flushing toilets & real sinks. The host Seann ! Guy does it all. Fix things in minutes, bathrooms clean, no trash any where or bins over full, provides wood and will deliver to site and maintains quite after 10pm. We will be back !

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Questions & Answers

Do any of the Big Bear campgrounds accept and honor the Senior Pass?

Natalia monge | Aug 30, 2019
Ann Harrell | Aug 30, 2019

Enter the NPS senior pass number where it asks for a card code while making your reservation online and it will give the 50% discount when paying for your stay. We just went 6-30-19. If paying in person at campground, put your code on envelope and pay 50% of the fee.

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is there a fire pit and table at every camp site ??

DAlana M | Aug 29, 2020
- UltraVic | Aug 29, 2020

Hai, a fire pit and table at each site. Also a large food box (aka bear box). No showers. Few restrooms. Spotty AT&T reception. Flushing toilets. BIG BEAUTIFUL TREES.

Is there showers in the campground

Andy | Aug 29, 2021
Anjelica Pazmino | Aug 29, 2021

No showers, just flush toilets

Why does your website promote showers? And you respond NO to shower questions?

Jim Bustillos | Aug 29, 2020
Shark Shark | Aug 29, 2020

I thought the same thing

Can you have dogs at the campground?

Cynthia Lee | Aug 29, 2020
John M | Aug 29, 2020

Yes, 6' lead but just have them under control and it'll be fine.

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Are we able to bring firewood? Or do we have to “buy it where you burn it”?

Nathan Ast | Aug 30, 2019
Silvana Friedman | Aug 30, 2019

Buy locally, to stop the spread of insects.

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Is there an area were you can be allowed to get wet?

Jesus Roman | Aug 30, 2019
Silvana Friedman | Aug 30, 2019

no showers available in the campground

Is their showers at campground.

Andres Mojarro | Aug 30, 2019
Jedidiah Cobarrubias | Aug 30, 2019

No showers, but clean, functioning bathrooms with running water.

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Is there an overflow parking area?

Jennifer Ortiz | Jun 30, 2022
Brenton Ezeofor (Breezeo99) | Jun 30, 2022

There is no overflow parking inside the campground. But there is an available lot outside the campground. Closer to the city

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Is there a 50% discount with Access Pass (for disabled)?

Cindy Blankenship | Nov 2, 2021
Carrie Clements | Nov 2, 2021

I'm not sure. Sorry

Do you guys accept walk in

Rochelle Reid | Aug 29, 2021
Melissa Hastings | Aug 29, 2021

They do as long as their is a site open. I stopped in here last minute and was in a site within 10 minutes. They tell you if they have anything available and then tell you to go pick an open spot. Then the host will come around and collect the fee and has firewood available if you need it.

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6 of us are coming in 4 separate cars for 1 site. I was told there is an overflow parking for the 3rd and 4th car. Does anyone know where that’s located?

Aki T | Aug 29, 2021
Melissa Hastings | Aug 29, 2021

This campground is in the back of a large resort and they allow you to park there. Its maybe .1 miles from the entrance.

I don't see any shower availability here. Is it okay to bring your own?

La Educada | Aug 29, 2021
Melissa Hastings | Aug 29, 2021

No showers at this camp but you can bring your own. There are lots of cold water faucets throughout camp that you can use to fill a hanging sun shower but not a lot of sunny spots in the trees. Serrano Campground has showers. Bring lots of wipes and dont be scared to do a cold rinse if you have to. I washed my face and hair in the designated faucet area. It was actually refreshing.

hello everybody just to know if first come first serve spot are reopen now ? Thank You Max

corinne dufloo | Aug 29, 2021
Coral Eisenbruch | Aug 29, 2021

It's likely to be booked up on weekends, I recommend making a reservation on recreation.gov

Do bears actually visit the campsite?

Geno Hart | Aug 29, 2020
Mike Palomera | Aug 29, 2020

Yes they do. We had one visit our site at night time during our trip in July.

Can I go up for day use to have barbeque /picnic without a reservation for day use? if yes How much for day use?

sandra hernandez | Aug 29, 2020
Shannon Sieber | Aug 29, 2020

We were late leaving at 130, instead of noon. And the host did not charge us.

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Are you allowed to have two small tents in one camping space?

morganc cosner | Aug 29, 2020
Jeff Tonkinson | Aug 29, 2020

Easily

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Do they have showers

Love Wayne | Aug 29, 2020
Jessica Moreno | Aug 29, 2020

No. They do have flushing toilets.

Do they have full hook ups

Angel Espinoza | Aug 29, 2020
- UltraVic | Aug 29, 2020

ONLY the campground host has hookups. The masses are left to their misery.

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How do we bookend a campsites on line

Theresa Carrillo | Aug 29, 2020
janis bjorklund | Aug 29, 2020

We went right before fathers day and booked our site through recreation.gov

Do I need a campfire permit for Pineknot campground?

rhonda cheikh | Aug 29, 2020
Chase Whitten | Aug 29, 2020

No, you should not. There is a camp host to get firewood from.

How far is the campsite from the lake?

Mano El-Assaad | Aug 29, 2020
Amy Hanoa | Aug 29, 2020

3-minute drive or about a 20-25 min walk.

What's the size of the he bear lockers?

Frank Ovalle | Aug 29, 2020
a person | Aug 29, 2020

They're all larger than a 20 gallon cooler, not sure about actual dimensions. Hope that helps give you an idea at least!

Do you allow dogs

Irene Morris | Aug 30, 2019
Randy Cairns | Aug 30, 2019

Yes

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Where can you get a senior citizen pass

Thomas Reutter | Aug 30, 2019
Cherrie Dolloff | Aug 29, 2021

I ordered my lifetime pass online 2 years ago h4 rates raised. I paid $20 it's now $80 seniors

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What is the senior pass and where do you get one

Nancy Johnson | Aug 30, 2019
Ann Harrell | Aug 30, 2019

Any BLM Park entrance, National Park office, online should have it. Senior card is 62 and over, lifetime price is $80 good for free park entrance fees and discounted camping.

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Do they have showers, if not where is there public showers? 🚿🤗

Jessica Rodriguez | Aug 30, 2019
Ann Harrell | Aug 30, 2019

Heard that Serrano Campground on other side of Lake has pay showers. Not sure of cost, etc.

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Which campground is the favorite in Bug Bear?

Cindy Lundquist | Aug 30, 2019
Bradley Wojtkiewicz | Aug 30, 2019

Pine Knot is my personal favorite. Clean and well maintained, it is secluded from the downtown area but also near enough that it is only a few minute drive away. If you need showers, you may want to look elsewhere. My wife and I have stayed several times and plan on returning often.

Are dogs allowed?

Scott Doherty | Aug 30, 2019
Jedidiah Cobarrubias | Aug 30, 2019

Yes, dogs are allowed, but they must remain leashed at all times.

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Does this campground accommodate a 38’ Motörhome? If so, which sites?

Laura Walker | Aug 30, 2019
Jedidiah Cobarrubias | Aug 30, 2019

Unfortunately not. Pineknot is a classic campground for tent camping. Each site can only accommodate one or two standard vehicles.

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HOW MUCH PER DAY CAMPING?

Stephen Wm. Smith | Aug 30, 2019
Ken Weinberg | Aug 30, 2019

It is around $29/night plus a $10 reservation fee.

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How much per night? Do they have showers?

Taun Brooks | Aug 30, 2018
Jack Chen | Aug 30, 2018

Correct what the people above said. If you have a second car it's an additional $10

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Are there spots left this coming weekend?

Nancy Nancy | Aug 30, 2018
richard willey | Aug 30, 2018

Good fishing and awesome hiking trails in summer.

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How far from fishing waters is the sight?

Nancy Nancy | Aug 30, 2018
Veronica Smith | Aug 30, 2018

It's maybe 10 minutes from the lake.

Having a running camp soon. Curious to find out if I can plug in an extension cord somewhere to charge GPS watches and have lights on for dinner?

Mr. Siqueiros | Aug 30, 2018
Todd Sieber (awesmdiver) | Aug 30, 2018

There is no power available. Need to bring batteries and/or solar. Or charge elsewhere.

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Is there a lake you can swim there?

lindsey Adventure | Aug 30, 2018
Otto Steinegeweg | Aug 29, 2020

Yes Big Bear has a lake with plenty of boat rentals...I reccomend space #41...my favorite...great camp hosts

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Where is the closest shower located and how much do they cost

bonnie holland | Aug 30, 2018
JODY SCOTT | Aug 30, 2018

At Serrano campground. Costs $3. Located about 5 miles away.

Can we swim anywhere in the lake or is the water to cold?

Rosa Ornelas | Aug 30, 2018
Chris Winter | Aug 30, 2018

Swimming is permitted within 50 feet of the shoreline. Water levels at this time low so shoreline is way out in the most popular areas. Water temperature is currently 68*. Pine knot campground is not close to the lake but you can go to any public access area of the lake to enjoy it.

Are dogs allowed and is there a fee?

Rosa Ornelas | Aug 30, 2018
Ashley Gilroy | Aug 30, 2018

Dogs are allowed, but have to remain on leash.

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Are the restrooms equipped with showers, or are there showers nearby?

Jedidiah Cobarrubias | Aug 30, 2018
Matt Hassett | Aug 30, 2018

No showers at the campground from what I remember.

Are there any campers to rent?

Kathy Resar | Aug 30, 2018
David Dodge | Aug 30, 2018

No. You need to supply your own tent or camper/trailer.

Can I tent camp here?

Melody Groundflyer | Aug 30, 2018
Frozen Gogo | Aug 30, 2018

Yes, you can reserve a site through the recreation.gov. website. They have pictures and descriptions of each campsite.

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How much does it cost per night?

Lexi Lawler | Aug 30, 2018
David Dodge | Aug 30, 2018

Go to recreation.gov for latest pricing.

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