Fern Basin
Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California · 6,188 ft · In San Bernardino National Forest
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 6,188 ft (1,886 m)6,188 ft1,886 m
Sites15
Fern Basin lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 004Standard · up to 8 people20 ft
- 005Standard · up to 8 people20 ft
- 006Standard · up to 8 people20 ft
- 007Standard · up to 8 people20 ft
- 008Standard · up to 8 people20 ft
- 009Standard · up to 8 people20 ft
- 010Standard · up to 8 people20 ft
- 012Standard · up to 8 people20 ft
- 013Standard · up to 8 people20 ft
- 014Standard · up to 8 people20 ft
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 8 staff entries left out.
Amenities
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- Drinking water
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About
Overview
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.
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Cell service
Report signal- Verizon5G · 4G LTE
- AT&T4G LTE
- T-Mobile4G LTE
Cell service at Fern Basin: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny51°36°
- WedSunny61°45°
- ThuSunny64°50°
- FriSunny, 1% chance of rain64°47°
- SatSunny, 1% chance of rain60°44°
Nearby camping
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Marion Mountain
Public Land · 0.4 mi · Idyllwild-Pine Cove
Stone Creek Campground
Campground · 0.6 mi · Idyllwild-Pine Cove
Lawler Lodge and Alpine Cabins
Public Land · 0.6 mi · Idyllwild-Pine Cove
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 1.5 mi
Seven Pines Yellow Post Sites
Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA
- 2.1 mi
Stone Creek Yellow Post Sites
Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA
- 3.4 mi
Black Mountain Yellow Post #4
Palm Springs, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Bernardino National Forest
- 3.4 mi
Black Mountain Yellow Post #5
Palm Springs, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Bernardino National Forest
- 4.6 mi
Camp site
Palm Springs, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Bernardino National Forest
- 4.7 mi
Camp site
Palm Springs, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · San Bernardino National Forest
Location and contact
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