Boulder Basin Campground
The numbers that decide it
- Longest rig
- 20 ft
- Sites
- 37
- Electric hookups
- Not published
- Pull-through sites
- No
- Paved access
- No
- Accessible sites
- Not published
- Driveway grade
- Not published
- Bear boxes
- Not published
- Campfires
- No
- Shade
- Not published
- Group sites
- Not published
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov
Boulder Basin Campground
Black Mountain Road is in poor condition at this time. 4-wheel-drive is recommended. The campground has a "Q" configuration with camp sites on top of the letter having a delightful vista while sites on either side have tower boulders for a backdrop. Magnificent Ponderosa and Sugar pines and other conifers are found throughout the campground. This is a campground for hikers, mountain bikers, bouldering enthusiasts, and anyone looking for quiet and solitude - well worth the challenge of the road to the campground. The Black Mountain Lookout Tower is accessed via hiking a dirt road from campground and offers breathtaking views of the area. Holders of Golden Age, Golden Access, America the Beautiful Senior or Access Passports are entitled to 50% campsite fee reduction. Holder of the passport must be present.
Before you go
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
$10 per night (incudes 1 vehicle) + $5 for each additional vehicle.
Restrictions
A site must be reserved for a minimum of 3 nights on major holidays. The fee allows for a maximum of 8 people per campsite and entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle. Additional fees of $5 per extra vehicle will be collected at the campground. There are no refunds for inclement weather. Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current Fire conditions or weather closures contact the Idyllwild Ranger Station at 1-909-382-2921 prior to making late fall reservations. Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash at all times. Know Before You Go!
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.