Serrano Campground on Big Bear lake

Serrano Campground is one of Big Bear’s largest campgrounds, with RV hookups, showers, and everything else a family needs. Located smack-dab on the middle of Big Bear lake’s north shore, this large campground is well patrolled by rangers and even offers handicap facilities.

You can use beautiful Serrano campground as your base of operations for staying in big bear, as you easily walk to restrooms, fishing, watersports, and even the excellent Big Bear Discovery Center, about 10 minutes’ walk eastward of Serrano.

You’ll have your choice of boat launches nearby, the one to the East of Serrano campground is a little closer than the west boat dock.

One other excellent sight to see within walking distance is the world-class Solar Observatory, located at the end of the nearby pier, directly on the water facing the town.

The Serrano Campground on Big Bear lakes’ north shore is open April 1st through November 30th. It is closed during the wintertime for obvious reasons. It is usually very easy to get a spot mid-week, but during the weekends you may want to play it safe and make a reservation. The ranger station will be happy to do that for you. Their number is:

1-877-444-6777.

-Serrano campground Rates- (As of July 2006)

$24 per day with no hookups

$34 per day with hookups

$48 per day for a double sized-site

The number of RV Sites at Serrano campground is 112. 29 have full hookups, another 14 with water only. The maximum stay permitted is 14 days, & although there are no tent pads, every site comes with a Table and a grill.