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Public campground ยท San Bernardino National Forest

Fern Basin Campground

A small public campground in the trees, about 6.5 miles north of Idyllwild. A good quiet base in the mountains.

Representative forest scenery in the San Jacinto Mountains near Idyllwild.

Trip planning details

The campsite first, then the RV

Reservations
Ask the Forest Service which months it is open and how to book.
Sites
The sites sit in the trees. Check the official site listing to see which ones are open.
Hookups
No hookups are listed. Check before you book.
Water
Water is seasonal. Check that drinking water is on before you get there.
Restrooms
Ask the ranger district which facilities are open and what is closed.
RV fit
Look at the roads in and the site size before you pick a trailer or motorhome.
Fees
Forest orders, fire rules, fees and seasonal closures can change.
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Check before you reserve

Details checked 26 September 2026

Conditions on public land, closures, fire rules, water, rates and site sizes can change. The operator and the official reservation have the final word.

Official campground page

Which WeRV units fit

All 29 of our units are short enough for Fern Basin Campground.

We can bring a trailer out, set it up and drive our truck home. Check with the campground that they allow a drop off before you book.

Fits the posted limit Too long for it

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Questions about this stay

What size RV fits at Fern Basin Campground?

No single limit posted. Check the length of your exact site.

Does Fern Basin Campground have hookups?

No hookups advertised. Water is seasonal.

Which WeRV rentals fit Fern Basin Campground?

All 29 of our units fit, and 12 motorhomes are among them. Start with 2015 Winnebago Minnie Winnie, 2004 Jayco Greyhawk, 2018 Coachmen Leprechaun.

How far is Fern Basin Campground from Hemet?

27 miles, about 45 minutes from our yard. We can deliver and set up a trailer there.

Other campgrounds in the area

Personal trip help

Thinking about Fern Basin Campground?

Tell us where and when. We help you compare the campsite, the RV and your dates, and say what happens next. A person at the Hemet yard answers, usually within the hour between 8am and 8pm Pacific.

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