Adventure
| Location | Idyllwild, California |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | From $20/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (38 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 20 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| RV sites | 7 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Boulder Basin, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights21 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights6 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Check dates on Recreation.gov
Boulder Basin is a Recreation.gov campground in Idyllwild. It lists 7 RV or RV/tent sites and 9 tent sites for rigs up to 20 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Tell us what you're staying in to see matching sites and prices.
Check dates on Recreation.gov. Rates are listed rates, not an offer.
Opens site 003 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 005 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 008 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 009 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 013 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 015 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 017 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 022 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
Check dates on Recreation.gov.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 025 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 029 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 003 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 032 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 008 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 027 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | – |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (38 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“great spot! loved making the trek over the dirt roads. can’t wait to go back!”
“Camp ground was in great shape. As it’s about end of season the pit restrooms were quite ripe. Over all I have missed this area. ”
Idyllwild, CA · Directions ↗
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 20 ft.
Boulder Basin Campground sits at roughly 7,300 feet in a mixed-conifer stand, where tall pines and firs keep most sites shaded through the day and the dirt roads through the trees remain unpaved. The campground offers 16 single-family campsites in total seven are set up to accommodate both small RVs or vans and tents, while nine are tent-only each furnished with a picnic table and a campfire ring with grill; vault toilets are provided but other infrastructure is limited, reflecting the site's primitive character. Access is via Black Mountain Road (Forest Route 4S01), a narrow, rough, unpaved forest road that the Forest Service has identified as high-priority for maintenance; as of the most recent notice the road was in poor condition and four-wheel drive is recommended, and the route is not advised for low-clearance vehicles or trailers. From Idyllwild plan on heading north on State Route 243 and then turning onto Black Mountain Road for the final few miles; Idyllwild (about a 10 20 minute drive from the start of the forest road) is the nearest place for fuel, groceries, and restaurants. The campground is a practical jumping-off point for outings rather than a service-heavy basecamp. Several trailheads are nearby, including the Black Mountain Trail a moderately strenuous 3.6-mile route used by hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders which climbs forested slopes, offers views toward Banning Pass and Mount San Gorgonio, and connects into the Pacific Crest Trail for longer treks. Boulder climbing, mountain biking and horseback riding are commonly pursued in the immediate area; more broadly within the San Bernardino National Forest you'll also find opportunities for fishing, wildlife viewing and winter sports depending on season. Note that the Forest is considering fee changes across multiple sites and is seeking public input; check the San Bernardino National Forest page on fs.usda.gov for current fees, reservation policies and the latest road condition or maintenance updates before you go.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage |
Picks are 20 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: San Diego (San Diego International (SAN)), about 80 mi straight-line from Boulder Basin. RV rentals in San Diego
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| $20 |
| 030 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 023 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 017 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 026 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 028 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 022 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Boulder Basin. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
