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Fern Basin
3 mi north of Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA · Verizon 5G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G
About Fern Basin
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. Visitors to the area enjoy hiking on the Marion Mountain Trail, which leads to San Jacinto Peak. 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. Please be aware that potable (safe for drinking) water may or may not be available at…
- Fees: $10 per night (includes 1 vehicle) + $5 additional vehicle
- Managed by: San Bernardino National Forest, FS
- Where: 3 mi north of Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA · 33.78861, -116.73778
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto Ridge | ATV road | 1.5 mi | 10.9 mi |
| Indian Mountain (OHV) | ATV road | 2.0 mi | 4.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is faint and only shows overhead.
Class 5 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (Dark Sky Park), 41 mi.
Dump station: 16.9 mi
Propane: 13.7 mi
Camps nearby
- Marion Mountain 0.4 mi
- Stone Creek Campground 0.6 mi
- Lawler Lodge and Alpine Cabins 0.6 mi
- Dark Canyon Campground 1.1 mi
- Camp Azalea Trails 1.5 mi
- Thousand Trails 1.5 mi