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Fern Basin Campground

Campground · National forest in Riverside County, California. Run by USFS.

15Campsites
8.6 miTo Lake Hemet
20 ftLongest RV site

At a glance

OperatorUSFS
AgencyUSDA Forest Service (San Bernardino National Forest)
Campsites15
Site types15 standard, no electric
Longest RV/trailer site20 ft
RVs welcomeYes
Drinking waterYes
Dogs allowedYes
Phone(909) 382-2922
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Fern Basin Campground

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.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Fern Basin Campground is in Riverside County.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.