Fern Basin
Campground
Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
California · Camping · Idyllwild · Near Desert Hot Springs
Fern Basin
- 23
- sites
- Apr–Jul, Sep–Nov
- best months
Is Fern Basin open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for San Bernardino National Forest.
Safety Alert - Falling Rocks at Bonita Falls
Agency alert covering San Bernardino National Forest · USFS · San Bernardino National Forest
Fire Restrictions
Agency alert covering San Bernardino National Forest · Order 05-12-00-26-05 · USFS · San Bernardino National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · San Bernardino National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 23 sites for RV and tent campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 6,256 ft
- Near IdyllwildSan Jacinto Ranger District · San Bernardino National Forest
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.
Around this trail
Add any of these when you start a tripSleep close Eat after Lumber Mill
Restaurant
Open after 6
If it rainsVisitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Places © OpenStreetMap contributors · Photos: Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0 (commons)
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Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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Best time to visit Fern Basin
Best months: April–July and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
55° / 31°
7 wet · 2 snow
Feb
54° / 30°
7 wet · 3 snow
Mar
59° / 32°
6 wet · 2 snow
Apr
64° / 35°
4 wet · 1 snow
May
71° / 41°
2 wet
Jun
80° / 48°
1 wet
Jul
85° / 55°
2 wet
Aug
86° / 55°
3 wet
Sep
81° / 50°
2 wet
Oct
72° / 42°
2 wet
Nov
62° / 35°
4 wet · 1 snow
Dec
54° / 30°
6 wet · 2 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Idyllwild Fire Dept, CA, 2.8 mi away at 5,380 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Fern Basin
23 sites for RV and tent camping
