Serrano
Serrano is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: full hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 34.26266, -116.91163
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Activities
- Backpacking, Biking, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Information Site, Interpretive Programs, Paddle Boating, Ranger Station, Star Gazing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 909-866-8021 OR 909-866-8550
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Serrano
Overview 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. 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. Facilities 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. 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 campgrou
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Main Street Gas & Mart · 25 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 322 designated routes (382 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bear Shores RV Resort | RV park | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Serrano Cg | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Serrano Campground | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Lighthouse Trailer Resort & Marina | RV park | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Pine Tree RV Park | RV park | 1.7 mi | — | — |
| Yellow Post 31 | Private campground | 1.9 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.