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Black Mountain (san Bernardino)

Auto add-to-cart availableHigh DemandSan Bernardino National Forest ยท Idyllwild, California
๐ŸŒŠRiver Access๐Ÿ”๏ธMountain Views๐ŸŒฒForest Setting๐Ÿœ๏ธDesert/Canyon๐ŸฅพHiking๐ŸŽฃFishing

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About Black Mountain (san Bernardino)

Black Mountain (san Bernardino) is a national park campground at San Bernardino National Forest in Riverside County, California. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.

Black Mountain (san Bernardino) is in very high demand โ€” sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.

The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 12 ft.

Other campgrounds at San Bernardino National Forest include Boulder Basin, Dark Canyon Campground , Marion Mountain and Fern Basin.

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Total reservations in May โ€” 2023: 2 ยท 2024: 6 ยท 2025: 2

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Location

Address

Idyllwild, California

Coordinates

33.8342, -116.7389

Booking Insights

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.

  • โ€ขJuly sees 11 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.

Nearby Campgrounds

Photos

Picnic benches and fire ring.
Black Mountain Campground sign with trees in the background.
Forest trail leading to campsite.
Down slopping hill with trees.
Parking area.
Black Mountain (san Bernardino) campsite photo 6 - San Bernardino National Forest, California

Black Mountain (san Bernardino) FAQ

How far in advance should I book Black Mountain (san Bernardino)?

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.

What is the busiest time at Black Mountain (san Bernardino)?

July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Black Mountain (san Bernardino). During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.

Are there campsites available at Black Mountain (san Bernardino) right now?

Black Mountain (san Bernardino) is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.

Where is Black Mountain (san Bernardino) located?

Black Mountain (san Bernardino) is located in San Bernardino National Forest, near Idyllwild, California.

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