Fern Basin Campground
Its 15 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $10 per night. Fern Basin Campground is a National Forest campground near Riverside, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 20 ft
- Max RV length
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 15
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 20 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Fire rings and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
15 sites; the longest takes a 20 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 004 | FERN | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 004 |
| 005 | FERN | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 005 |
| 006 | FERN | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 006 |
| 007 | FERN | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 007 |
| 008 | FERN | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 008 |
| 009 | FERN | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 009 |
| 010 | FERN | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 010 |
| 012 | FERN | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 012 |
| 013 | FERN | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 013 |
| 014 | FERN | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 014 |
| 015 | FERN | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 015 |
| 016 | FERN | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 016 |
| 017 | FERN | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 017 |
| 018 | FERN | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 018 |
| 019 | FERN | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 019 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 6,300 ft
33.7897, -116.7356 in Riverside. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Fern Basin Campground?
Sites at Fern Basin Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231969).
How much does it cost to camp at Fern Basin Campground?
Camping at Fern Basin Campground costs Single Site: $10 per night.
How many campsites does Fern Basin Campground have?
Fern Basin Campground has 15 campsites.
Does Fern Basin Campground have RV hookups?
No. Fern Basin Campground has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 20 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Fern Basin Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Fern Basin Campground; 15 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Are dogs allowed at Fern Basin Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Fern Basin Campground.
Who manages Fern Basin Campground?
Fern Basin Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Fern Basin Campground
- Sites
- 16
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
- Sites
- 1
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- 16
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
More campgrounds: camping near Riverside and campgrounds in Riverside.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30