Fern Basin Campground offers a unique and tranquil camping experience for those seeking a peaceful escape in nature. Located at Forest Rte 4S02 in Banning, CA, this charming campground is situated within the San Gorgonio Pass, near popular attractions like Joshua Tree National Park. Perfect for tent campers, Fern Basin provides an authentic outdoor experience with its small, cozy sites surrounded by trees and the natural beauty of the canyon.
With 22 campsites available, including both first-come-first-serve and reserved options, Fern Basin Campground is ideal for a quick weekend getaway or a stop for travelers passing through. However, it's worth noting that the campground is not designed for large trailers due to limited parking space. The absence of water on-site (currently unavailable) means visitors are encouraged to use nearby facilities at Marion Mountain Campground.
Basic amenities include vault toilets and trash receptacles, making it a budget-friendly option at just $10 per night. While there are no showers or electrical hookups, the campground's affordability and scenic surroundings make it a hidden gem for nature lovers seeking an unspoiled experience.
Fern Basin Campground is a great choice for those looking to disconnect and enjoy the beauty of nature. Visitors have praised its serene atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for relaxation and adventure.
RV water hookup
Hiking
Barbecue grill
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Restroom
Running water
Tent sites
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
I love this campground. It's a beautiful small campground nestled in the trees in the canyon. It has 22 sites....several first come first serve and then there are reserved spaces. I don't recommend long trailers. One man had a lot of trouble parking his 20 footer. The parking spaces are not really designed for that. It's geared towards tent camping. The bathrooms have a vault toilet in them. Currently there is no water available in Fern Basin Campground due to issues with the tanks. However, water is available at Marion Mountain Campground just up from Fern Basin. I really love staying here. I had no cell signal with Metro and another lady had T-Mobile and no signal. Her friend had one with Verizon. Please enjoy the beauty of the campground and help by picking up your trash and putting it in the dumpster provided. At $10 a night, you can't beat it. Very relaxing and peaceful.
This a a great little gem to choose if you’re looking for a quick weekend get away or if you’re just passing trough. It’s a small but cozy and very accessible campground. With water and restrooms available, but no showers and no electricity. At $10 you can’t beat the price.
Beautiful campground. We would totally come here again. The water wasn't working, due to issues with the tank. Thankfully we took enough water, as we only stood one night. There was a lot to explore outside of camp and inside.
Stayed here first week in October. Nights were cold but days were gorgeous!! We stayed in the week and the campsites were empty. Bathrooms are vault but surprisingly clean. We stayed in #21 and could smell the faint smell of the bathrooms once in awhile and bees were everywhere which was more annoying then anything.
Campground is nice if small. There is water at most if not all sites. The bathrooms are basically portypottys and have no lights in the building so bring a headlamp. The sites are good sized. I did not see a bear warning until the trail so make sure you have a bear bag or something since there are no bear boxes.