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Pineknot
San Bernardino National Forest · Big Bear, CA
Verify with the state park system
State parks set their own rules and reservation systems. Fire bans, road closures, and operating dates change seasonally — check the state park website before traveling.
Official sources & verification
Managed by State Park
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Reserve or permit
- Reserve on Recreation.gov
Book a site directly with the operator.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:909-866-8550
- Email:clm@clm-services.com
- Address:P O Box 365 · Big Bear, CA · 92333
Live availability
via Recreation.govAvailability is a recent snapshot, not a live hold — you always complete the booking on recreation.gov.
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How busy it gets
Recreation.gov464 camper reviews on Recreation.gov
Amenities
Cell reception
Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026Good Coverage
Average 2.7 of 4 bars · 373 reports across 3 carriers
Uninterrupted voice connection; consistent but possibly weak/slow data service; rare and/or very small drop-outs at site/facility. Signal may not show as full-strength across site/facility. Slower social media photo/video upload speeds.
Verizon
Good Coverage
3.2/4
144 reports
AT&T
Some Coverage
2.4/4
112 reports
T-Mobile
Some Coverage
2.5/4
117 reports
Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov
Check-in & Check-out
Check-in 2:00 PM
Check-out 12:00 PM
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
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Hunt context
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During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page











