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Campground · USDA Forest Service · San Bernardino National Forest 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. Season: 03/08/2025 to 11/29/2025 Reservations: 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. 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… 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. Rules: 3 night minimum for holiday weekends. Quiet hours 10pm to 6am. Pets must be leashed at all times. Phone: 909-866-8021 OR 909-866-8550 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232250 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Silvana Friedman, Vista Rec
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