Black Mountain (San Bernardino)
San Bernardino National Forest
Black Mountain (San Bernardino) in California has 2 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.
📷 What these sites look like
Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.
⚡ EV charging nearby
Nearest DC fast charging: 7.2 mi away (straight line).
Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.
🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
📊 How often sites open up here
CampSage's scans caught 21 openings at Black Mountain (San Bernardino) over the last 30 days, on 21 separate days, almost all of them for stays about 3 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights.
These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.
🏕️ About this campground
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💡 Insider tips from campers
❓ Black Mountain (San Bernardino) FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Black Mountain (San Bernardino)?
Black Mountain (San Bernardino) in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How can I get a spot at Black Mountain (San Bernardino) when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Black Mountain (San Bernardino) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.
How often do campsites open up at Black Mountain (San Bernardino)?
CampSage's scans caught 21 openings at Black Mountain (San Bernardino) over the last 30 days, on 21 separate days, almost all of them for stays about 3 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.
Is Black Mountain (San Bernardino) a good campground?
Black Mountain (San Bernardino) holds an average rating of 4.1/5 from 7 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Is there cell service at Black Mountain (San Bernardino)?
Campers report no usable signal at Black Mountain (San Bernardino) — every carrier we have reports for rates 0 out of 5 across 3 reports. Plan for no service. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — coverage can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.
Where is Black Mountain (San Bernardino) located?
Black Mountain (San Bernardino) is located in Idyllwild / San Jacinto, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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