Serrano Campground

Fawnskin, CA

4.6(710 reviews)Book online

About this campground

Serrano Campground located in Fawnskin, CA 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

What campers say

Quiet, well-kept campground with a great lakeside location and easy walking/bike access to the water and nearby trails. Sites are generally spacious and the park feels secure—rangers monitor entrances and firewood is sold on-site. Restrooms and free hot showers are regularly cleaned, though a few visitors noted variable shower quality. Expect a peaceful atmosphere most of the time, with occasional loud groups or higher occupancy on busy weekends. Minor issues reported include occasional mice and no dedicated dishwashing sinks. Overall a convenient, family-friendly base for Big Bear area outdoor activities, with practical trade-offs during peak season.

Our summary of 710 traveler reviews.