Description

If someone's told you you've always got your head in the clouds, they may be right if you're staying at Pikeknot Family Campground. Clocking in at an altitude of 6,900 feet high, you can definitely live out all your high-minded ideals in this spot. Trek the trails, bike them, or fish to your heart's content. With opportunities such as shopping available at the town of Big Bear Lake, and even a marina and water rec area five miles from the campground, it's hard to go wrong at this location. Drinkable water and toilets just sweeten the deal.
Campsite area
Tent or RV sites
47 sites
Up to 8 guests per site
Up to 6 vehicles
No wheelchair access
Essentials
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
Pets allowed
Amenities
Potable water available
Picnic table available

Activities

Offered near the campground.

Biking

Bikers can hit all the roads in this forest. We recommend the Arctic Canyon Overlook for the experienced cyclists looking for a...Read more

Boating

When the weather just gets too hot, there’s no better place to take refuge than in the San Bernardino National Forest. There ar...Read more

Fishing

Looking to cast a line? You can, in several lakes and many of the streams! Big Bear Lake is famous for the annual May Trout Cla...Read more

Hiking

With all of the high peaks and mountain ranges here, there are many moderate and difficult hikes in this forest. Hiking the San...Read more

Horseback riding

Horseback riding is allowed on all National Forest trails-- that means you can venture through all of the wilderness areas, inc...Read more

Off-roading (OHV)

Get those wheels dirty and head on over to San Bernardino to get away from city traffic. Popular runs include John Bull, Holoco...Read more

Climbing

The San Gorgonio Wilderness is the perfect place to go mountain climbing, which must be why it’s so popular! Jepson Peak offers...Read more

Snow sports

Your opportunities for national forest fun are endless in the winter. You can find skiing, snowboarding, sledding, tubing, snow...Read more

Swimming

Swimmers can jump right into Big Bear Lake and some of the Lake Arrowhead lakes, where you can spend the day in the water or do...Read more

Wildlife watching

You can spot wildlife just about everywhere, with the usual raccoons and squirrels, woodland creatures left and right, along wi...Read more

Terrain

Natural features you'll find at Pineknot Campground.

Cave
Desert
Forest
Hot spring
Lake
River, stream, or...
Swimming hole
Waterfall
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Hipcamper Parker
Parker U.
didn't provide a recommendation.
August 13th, 2017

Great group camping spot at the base of Snow Summit, just a short drive from downtown Big Bear. Spot #17 was big, far enough away from neighbors, and a short walk to the bathroom. Would recommend families, group campers, and visitors looking for a cheap place to stay near downtown Big Bear.

Hipcamper Sarah R.
recommends this listing.
November 13th, 2018
Hipcamper Parker U.
recommends this listing.
August 13th, 2017
Park
San Bernardino National Forest
State
California
Country
United States
Phone Number
909-866-8550
Directions
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Official Website
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Coordinates
34.236° N, 116.884° W
Unknown price
Tent / RV / Trailer: 47 Sites
(Up to 8 people per site)