Serrano
Serrano Campground is a beautiful place for campers to come to enjoy beautiful Big Bear Lake. It is a scenic and fairly modern campground that provides access to a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 82 |
| RV with electric | 27 |
| Host/management | 7 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
109 sites in 6 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 069/70 | EVENING STAR DBL | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Paved | No | 16 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 073/74 | EVENING STAR DBL | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | No | 16 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 076/77 | EVENING STAR DBL | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | No | 16 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 081/82 | EVENING STAR DBL | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Paved | No | 16 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 084/85 | EVENING STAR DBL | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | No | 16 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 092/93 | EVENING STAR DBL | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | No | 16 / 2 | Yes | ||
| FS2NNN | EVENING STAR DBL | Standard | Back-in | Paved | No | 8 / 4 | Yes | ||||
| 065 | EVENING STAR SNGL | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Partial | No | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | |
| 067 | EVENING STAR SNGL | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Paved | No | 8 / 1 | Yes | |||
| 068 | EVENING STAR SNGL | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Paved | No | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water, sewer |
| Max vehicle length | 40 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites 065, 068, 072, 111 and 4 more are listed accessible |
The campground offers more than a hundred sites for tent and RV camping. A couple dozen sites provide full utility hookups for RVs and a dump station, with a $10 fee, is located within the campground. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Firewood is available for purchase. Accessible flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. There is street parking available outside of the campground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | San Bernardino National Forest |
| Booking | Call 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov or at Serrano Campground kiosk 1-909-866-8550. Reservations can be made as early as 6 months or as late as 24 hours in advance. |
| Fees | Single Site $44 - Holiday $46 - 8 person maximum. Double Site $87 - Holiday $89 - 16 person maximum. Single Site with Hook up Site $56 - Holiday $58 - 8 person maximum. Camping fee includes entry for 1 vehicle. Extra vehicle fee $8 per night. RV dump $10. Checks under $50 not accepted. |
| Rules | 3 night minimum for holiday weekends. Quiet hours 10pm to 6am. Pets must be leashed at all times. |
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Getting there
From I-10 in Redlands, take Highway 330 to Highway 18 in Running Springs. Continue east on Highway 18 at Big Bear Lake Dam, but do not cross the dam. Turn left onto highway 38 Continue on Highway 38 to North Shore Lane. Campground is 1/2 mile on left side of road across from Meadows Edge Day Use.
| Nearest town | Fawnskin, California |
| Coordinates | 34.2627° N, 116.9116° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Any location or activity requiring a permit or lottery will have unique requirements and policies. Please check individual facility pages for pertinent information for those sites. Booking Window For most locations, you can reserve six months in advance of your stay for individual sites and 12 months in advance for group sites. There are some exceptions, so it is best to check with each facility. Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation. Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.).
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 0.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | Mountain Air Mobile Home Sales ↗ | 23.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Outdoor gear ↗ | 25.3 mi |
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Worth a stop
The Big Bear Discovery Center is located across the street from the entrance of the campground. A visitor center, interpretive trails and educational programs are available, as well as accessible flush restroom facilities.
- 0.3 mi
- 2 mi
- 2.1 miGrays Peak Trailhead Day Use ↗Trailhead
- 2.6 mi
- 5.8 miWhite Mountain Connector Ohv Road 3N56 ↗OHV / range
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miCougar Crest ↗2.4 mi trail
- 0.2 miAlpine Pedal Path Spur ↗0.7 mi trail
- 0.4 miDiscovery Possibilities ↗0.4 mi trail
- 0.7 miAlpine Pedal Path ↗2.5 mi trail
- 1.3 miWoodland ↗1.6 mi trail
- 1.5 miPCT Section 16 ↗2.5 mi trail · national_scenic_or_historic
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside San Bernardino National Forest.
- inSan Bernardino National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 805,483 acres
- 8.8 miSan Gorgonio Wilderness ↗Wilderness · BLM/FS · 101,574 acres
- 8.9 miSand to Snow National Monument ↗National Monument · Bureau of Land Management · 174,844 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Henry Washington Survey MarkerObject · Big Bear City · 9.9 mi
Natural features
The campground is located in the San Bernardino Mountains, within walking distance of the lake. Accessed by the Rim of the World Scenic Byway, the campground is situated in a mountainous, pine forest setting. Sagebrush grows alongside the paved roads.
Recreation
Visitors enjoy access to a number of hiking and mountain biking trails found within a short distance of the campground. The Alpine Pedal Path and the Cougar Crest Trail are nearby and provide access to the Pacific Crest Trail. The Big Bear Ranger Station is within a mile of the campground. Rangers can provide maps of the area and answer any questions about trails. Fishing and boating at Big Bear Lake are popular activities. The campground does not provide direct access to the lake, but a boat ramp is available about a mile away. Anglers can look forward to a possible catch of trout, bass, catfish, carp, bluegill and crappie, among others.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Serrano?
Sites at Serrano are reservable on Recreation.gov. Call 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov or at Serrano Campground kiosk 1-909-866-8550. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Serrano?
Single Site $44 - Holiday $46 - 8 person maximum. Double Site $87 - Holiday $89 - 16 person maximum. Single Site with Hook up Site $56 - Holiday $58 - 8 person maximum.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Serrano?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Serrano?
Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.).
Source: Charges and cancellations
Is Serrano open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Serrano have?
116 sites, including 82 standard sites without power and 27 RV sites with electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Serrano?
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Serrano have hookups?
Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Serrano?
A couple dozen sites provide full utility hookups for RVs and a dump station, with a $10 fee, is located within the campground.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Serrano?
Yes, pets are allowed at Serrano. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Serrano?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. 3 night minimum for holiday weekends.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Serrano?
Sites 065, 068, 072, and 111 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 8 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov