Fern Basin Campground Description

Located approximately fifty miles southeast of San Bernardino, California, at an elevation of 6, 300 feet. Campground is located in a forested area. Road and spurs are paved. Parking spurs may not be level. Some first come, first serve sites may be available. All campsites have picnic tables and fire rings. Campfires are allowed within the fire rings provided. Firewood is not sold at the campground. Vault toilets and potable water are nearby. Located 6.5 miles North of Idyllwild.

Fern Basin Campground Services

Within Facility, Dumpster, Fire Rings, Hiking, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilet, Water Faucets Within 10 Miles, ATV/OHV Trails, Climbing, Fishing, Grocery Store, Hiking Trails, Horseback Riding, Laundry, Lookout Tower, Mountain Biking, Movie Theater, Nature Center, Overlook, Picnic Area, Restaurant

Fern Basin Campground Alerts

Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance. A site must be reserved for a minimum of 3 nights on major holidays. Some first-come, first-serve sites are available. The fee allows for a maximum of 8 people per campsite and entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle. A fee of $5 for extra vehicles will be collected at the campground. Holders of Golden Age, Golden Access, America the Beautiful Senior or Access Passports are entitled to 50% campsite fee reduction. Holder of the passport must be present. There are no refunds for inclement weather. Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions. Campfires and charcoal fires may or may not be allowed, check with the Idyllwild Ranger Station at 909-382-2922. Gas, jellied petroleum, and pressurized liquid fuel stoves are allowed in campgrounds. Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash at all times.

Fern Basin Campground Directions

Fern Basin (CA) P.O. Box 518 Idyllwild CA 92549 From I-10E exit 8th St. in Banning, California, turn right onto 8th St. then left on Lincoln St, then right on San Gorgonio Ave/Highway 243. From I-10W exit Hargrove St, turn left onto Hargrove St, then right on Lincoln St. then lefton San Gorgonio Ave/Highway 243. Go South on 243 for approximately 20 miles just past the Alandale Fire Station. Go East (left) at Azalea Trails Rd (Stone Creek Campground Road) for 1 mile.