Serrano Campground is the only lakeside, family campground at Big Bear Lake in the San Bernardino National Forest. Set in a pine forest, the campground is close enough to walk to Big Bear Lake. Swimming, boating, waterskiing, and fishing are all popular activities there. Other favorites are cycling and hiking. The nearby Big Bear Discovery Center is a great resource for outdoor activities.
Serrano Campground offers a total of 109 campsites. Sixteen sites are double sites. Twenty-nine have full hook-ups (30 amp). There is a 3-night minimum stay on holiday weekends at Serrano Campground.
| Serrano Campground Basics | |
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| Serrano Campground Location: | North shore Big Bear Lake, 2 miles east of Fawnskin |
| Elevation: | 6,800 feet |
| Mileage/Driving Time: | 97 miles east of Los Angeles - 1:58 |
| Number of Campsites: | 109 |
| Camping Season: | Mid-March - November |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 vehicles, 2nd vehicle $8 |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | California Land Management - Mountaintop Recreation for San Bernardino National Forest |
| Big Bear Discovery Center: | (909) 382-2790 |
| Reservations at Serrano Campground | |
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| Reservations available: | Serrano Campground reservations are available for camping dates for whenever the campground is open, from 24 hours to 6 months in advance |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 55 feet, back-in |
| Accessible Sites: | #11, 27, 64 (full hook-up site), 65, 123 |
| Favorite Campsites: | #4, 12, 71, 88, 89, 90, 100, 119, 120, 121, 122, 124, 129, 131, 132
Double Sites: #19/20, 73/74, 109/110, 125/126 |
| Fees: | Standard sites $40 per night ($2 more on holiday weekends) RV hook-up sites $51 ($2 more on holiday weekends) |
| Campground Map: | Serrano Campground Map |
| Reservations: | Serrano Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, Noon |
| Serrano Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring, some sites with electric hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, campfire circle |
| Showers: | Yes |
| Dump station: | Yes, $10 | Attractions near Serrano Campground: |
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Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Check carefully on the reservation site when you make your reservation to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Serrano Campground
Big Bear Lake draws many visitors to its beautiful shores and many points of interest. Those staying at Serrano Campground are right on the lake and close to many key attractions.
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