Fern Basin

Fern Basin is a campground in Banning, CA 92220. The review excerpts describe it as a small campground with 22 sites. The same excerpts say it is geared toward tent camping, and they note that some spaces are first come, first served while others are reserved.

The review excerpts mention vault toilets in the bathrooms. They also say that water is currently not available at Fern Basin Campground because of issues with the tanks. One review states that water is available at Marion Mountain Campground, but that location is not described further in the verified facts. The excerpts also mention a dumpster for trash disposal.

Site notes from the reviews say long trailers are not recommended, and that parking spaces are not really designed for them. One reviewer specifically mentioned difficulty parking a 20-foot trailer. Another review noted no cell signal with Metro, T-Mobile, or Verizon. The excerpts also mention that mosquitoes were present in June.

Visitor comments describe Fern Basin as peaceful and relaxing, and one reviewer said they loved staying there. Another review called it a small campground in the trees in the canyon. The verified rating is 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Fern Basin appears to suit campers looking for a tent-oriented campground with basic facilities and a small number of sites. The verified reviews also suggest it may be a better fit for shorter setups than for long trailers.