Fern Basin Campground

State: Southern California

Address 1: East of Indian Mountain.

Open: Seasonal

Number of Sites: 22

Elevation: 6211

County: Riverside

Free: No

Reservations: Yes - Check Recreation.gov for information

About: Located approximately fifty miles southeast of San Bernardino and 6.5 miles North of Idyllwild. Campground is located in a forested area. Road and spurs are paved. Parking spurs may not be level. Road is rough, high clearance vehicles recommended. 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 are nearby.

Fees: $10 (2011)

Water: None

Restrictions: 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. Additional fees of $5 per extra vehicle will be collected at the campground. There are no refunds for inclement weather. Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.

Directions: 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.