Boulder Basin Campground

What a spectacular place! The campground is beautiful, the hiking is among the best, the Black Mountain Lookout is staffed with friendly people and the views are to die for. My favorite part of being in that location are the sugar pine pine cones. They drip with clear sap this time of year and look like crystal ornaments on Christmas trees.

My favorite place to come and camp hands down. Just can’t beat it in Southern California.

Went here over the past weekend and had a blast. Here are some recommendations…
1) If possible, take a vehicle with some good ride height. Mini suv and above. The road is a little rough. You could make it up in a car, but your car most likely wont be happy by the time you leave. The last 2.5 miles is a pretty good climb on an all dirt road except for a couple sharp turns where they have it paved.
2) The signage is very slim, once you get off onto to the dirt road that takes you to the top remember to take your time and you will get to the top! There ARE campgrounds up there and you will know when you are there! It may not seem like it at first, just keep going.
3) Cell phone reception is horrible. We all have at&t and were able to get texts out but took 15 minutes or so each. While going camping its important to get away and turn off the phone but for those who have parents or someone to check in with when they get there it is something to keep in mind.
4) The vault toilets stink, bring a mask, wish we did. Also watch out for snakes, we found a garter snake in the bathroom.
5) Hike up to the top of the of the mountain, there is a lookout tower that has volunteers in it and they will talk to you about the surrounding area. It is a breathtaking view.
6) You can bring extra vehicles, its $ 5 dollars a night and you pay for it cash in the collection box at the start of the campsite road. When you reach the top of the mountain you will see the sign with the payment collection box.
7) if you are bringing a lot of trash, plan on bringing it back with you. There is a limited amount of trash cans and no running water at the top of the mountain.
Enjoy, it was truly a fun place to camp with a great vibe!

A gem for those that don’t mind a little adventure and can bear nature for a quiet get-​away from the city (: got to the top of the mountain after driving up the crazy 5 mi unpaved road, there was so much weight in the back of my Toyota tacomas bed xtender that it ripped off going uphill at some point but we managed to pick everything up and put it back in safely, as no one is going up and down the road haha. Once we got to the top after 8pm when the sky was dark from the sun setting, there was no signage as to where your campsite was. We drove around looking for the number but was unsure which number our friends had, whom were coming up a little later. We couldnt call them because there was absolutely no service on the top of this desolate mountain. Signage is poor but the campsite alone is pretty chill and spread out from other campers depending on your spot. The next day was gorgeous as we trekked along the side of the mountain and experienced a breathtaking sunset. Night time was pretty chilly considering the elevation but I wasn’t too layered up. No running water so be sure to bring all that you’ll need!!! Breathtaking views and overall a great experience for the nature seeker

Beautiful campground in the San Bernardino National Forest. Boulder Basin Campground in the Black mountain area is popular with rock climbers as there are numerous boulders worthy of climbing strewn throughout the campground. Access to campground is via dirt road for a mile or so off the main road and therefore rarely gets filled up.
Beautiful views of the valley below. Serene environment. One of my favorite places to pass out and nap in the middle of the day. Be wary of Mosquitos. They can be active here. I came home with 7 bites. I must be delicious.
There is no water at the campground but ¼ mile down the road there is a spring. Campground has pit toilets. My friend described the place as Disneyland for climbers as the campgrounds, restrooms, and boulders are all conveniently located. No crazy long approaches.
Beautiful place to enjoy for climbers and non climbers alike.