Pineknot Campground
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🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
7-Eleven
Grocery Outlet
Vons
⛽ Fuel
- 7-Eleven
- Moonridge Fuel
Shell
🍽️ Food & drink
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Slopeside Pub
➕ Medical
- Bear Mountain Family Medicine
Walgreens- Bear Valley Community Hospital
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Showers
- UC2
🎾 Sports
- Tennis
- Basketball
- Volleyball
🏧 ATM & bank
Citibank
Union Bank- First Mountain Bank
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Good to know
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Do I need to book ahead for Pineknot Campground?
Reservations: yes. You can check availability on the official website.
Can I bring an RV or caravan to Pineknot Campground?
Yes, caravans and RVs are welcome.
Can I pitch a tent at Pineknot Campground?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Are campfires allowed at Pineknot Campground?
Yes, campfires are permitted — always check for seasonal fire bans before you go.
Is there drinking water at Pineknot Campground?
Yes, drinking water is available.
Are there toilets at Pineknot Campground?
Yes, toilets are available on site.
Is there WiFi at Pineknot Campground?
No, there's no internet access on site.
Is there an RV dump station at Pineknot Campground?
No dump station is available.
Who runs Pineknot Campground?
Pineknot Campground is operated by USFS.
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