## Overview

 This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app [https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app][1] prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. 

[1]: https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app

Pinyon Flat Campground (San Bernardino National Forest) — San Bernardino National Forest

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Indian Wells

The Best Camping Near Indian Wells, California

Rather larger parcels for individual camping and rv sites. definitely not on top of your neighbors. I’m picky when it comes to sites and privacy so trust me you’ll enjoy this. It’s right off hwy 74 so you hear cars but it’s not bad. Great views from everywhere, find a spot with trees so you can have some extra shade! I’m quite impressed with the fire pits other than the fact they’re fairly shallow. They have this really cool grill grate that you can raise and lower over one side of the fire.  There’s a faucet at each campsite I believe, at least at site 19 and several others I walked by. 

Nicely spaced campsites

Basic little ground with convenient water and bathroom if you need it. Nice picnic tables and cozy sites! 


Beautiful mountain area 

Arrived late at night around 11:30 pm to find many sites available. Campground was spacious and surrounded by foliage and shrubs to provide a sense of privacy and seclusion. I would camp here again!

Desert camping nestled in the mountains

The campsites are fine. Well used. There are pit toilets. Fresh water (you can fill water without camping). 
Had spaces on Labor Day weekend. 
It’s cooler than Palm Springs. (It feels like summer, not hell).
Fire pits. I guess that works when fire risk is low. 
Note: I can faintly hear dogs and chickens from nearby houses. 
Oh, and the road traffic.  


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