Fern Basin
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The picturesque Fern Basin Campground is a perfect escape from a busy lifestyle. It provides peace and quiet in the mountains of southern California as well as access to countless recreational opportunities. The San Bernardino National Forest is submitting a proposal to increase fees at various sites across the Forest and is seeking public input. Please visit the https://www.fs.usda.gov/sbnf for more information and to submit comments regarding this proposal. Recreation Visitors to the area enjoy hiking on the Marion Mountain Trail, which leads to San Jacinto Peak. Keep reading
Views from the peak extend to the ocean and across the Palm Desert, as well as the San Bernardino and San Gabriel mountains on a clear day. The 11.8-mile Marion Mountain Trail is the shortest route up the mountain, but is also quite strenuous in areas. Facilities Please be aware that potable (safe for drinking) water may or may not be available at this campground. Please bring ample water for drinking, cooking etc. Fern Basin campground offers about two dozen campsites for both tent and small RV / van camping. All campsites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets are available within the campground. Natural Features The campground is located in a grove of mixed oaks and shrubs. A surrounding mixed conifer forest provides spotty shade for the campground. It is situated at an elevation of about 6,300 feet, in the mountains overlooking California's desert. Nearby Attractions The campground is located approximately 50 miles southeast of San Bernardino, California, and about seven miles north of the small town of Idyllwild, which is known for its shops and restaurants.
The sites · 23
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AREA FERN BASIN | 001 | management | — | — | |
| AREA FERN BASIN | 002 | management | — | — | |
| AREA FERN BASIN | 003 | management | — | — | |
| AREA FERN BASIN | 020 | management | — | — | |
| AREA FERN BASIN | 021 | management | — | — | |
| AREA FERN BASIN | 022 | management | — | — | |
| AREA FERN BASIN | XXX | management | 20 ft | — | |
| FERN | 004 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| FERN | 005 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| FERN | 006 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| FERN | 007 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| FERN | 008 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| FERN | 009 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| FERN | 010 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| FERN | 012 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| FERN | 013 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| FERN | 014 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| FERN | 015 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| FERN | 016 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| FERN | 017 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| FERN | 018 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| FERN | 019 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| S&P | Scan & Pay Standard | management | 20 ft | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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This campground sits in CA-41. This member’s public-lands record →