Camping around Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake draws a lot of visitors from the greater Los Angeles area. The town of Big Bear Lake is located on the southern side of the lake and the entire southern shoreline is fairly developed. The northern shore has more open space, picnic areas and camping.
The only lakeside National Forest campgroundat Big Bear Lake
is Serrano Campground on the north shore. Reservations can be made for
Serrano Campground. Several other family campgrounds are nearby, along
with a good number of group campgrounds.
Big Bear Lake Campgrounds
Serrano Campground
On the north side of Big Bear Lake, off Highway 38
Campground Facilities: 108 Campsites, Flush Toilets, Piped Water, Dump Station, Interpretive Programs, Showers
Campsite Amenities: Picnic Tables, Grills and Fire Rings, RV Electric Hook-ups at 29 Sites
Reservations: (877) 444-6777 or
Recreation.gov -Serrano Campground
Fees: $37 for single site; $47 for a site with electric Hook-ups. Fees $2 more per night on holiday weekends at single sites, $4 at doubles
Pineknot Campground
5 miles south of Big Bear Lake by Snow Summit Ski Resort
Campground Facilities: 52 Campsites, Flush Toilets, Piped Water
Campsite Amenities: Picnic Tables, Grills and Fire Rings
Reservations: (877) 444-6777 or
Recreation.gov - Pineknot Campground
Fees: $31 for single site. Fees $2 more per night on holiday weekends at single sites
Holcomb Valley Campground
5 miles north of Big Bear Lake
Campground Facilities: 19 Campsites, Vault Toilets, No Water
Campsite Amenities: Picnic Tables, Fire Rings
No Reservations: First-come, first-served
Note: Open Year-round
Fees: $23 per night for 8 people. $2 more over holidays.
Hanna Flat Campground
North of Big Bear Lake
Campground Facilities: 88 Campsites, Vault Toilets, Piped Water, Trailers up to 26'
Campsite Amenities: Picnic Tables, Fire Rings
Reservations: (877) 444-6777 or
Recreation.gov - Hanna Flat Campground
Fees: $30 per night for single site. $2 more over holidays.
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Big Bear Lake Lodging
Marina Resort
40770 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, CA
(909) 866-5000 or (800) 600-6000 Website: Marina Resort
Resort Facilities: Lakefront, Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi, Beach, Volleyball Court, BBQs, Internet
Accommodations: Rooms, Suites, Condos, Studios; All with lake views, Cable TV, Refrigerator or Mini-Fridge; Some with Kitchens, Fireplaces
Big Bear Lake Front Lodge
40360 Lakeview Dr., Big Bear Lake, CA
(909) 866-8271 Website: Big Bear Lake Front Lodge
Resort Facilities: Boat Parking, Dock, Children's Play Area
Accommodations: Guest Rooms and Cabins, Kitchens or Kitchenettes, Cable TV, Spa Suites, Some rooms with Microwave, Mini-Refrigerator, Fireplaces
Noon Lodge at Mallard Bay
214 S. Lagunita Lane, Big Bear Lake, CA
(909) 866-2526
Website Noon Lodge
Resort Amenities: Private Dock, Swimming Pool, Lake View Sundeck, Outdoor BBQ and Fireplace, Outdoor Sports,
Accommodations: Studios and Duplex Cabins Sleep 1 - 6, Gas Fireplaces, TV, WiFi, Most with Kitchens
Robin Hood Resort
40797 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA
(800) 990-9956 or (909) 866-4643 Website: Robin Hood Resort
Resort Facilities: Restaurant, Lake Views, Fireplaces, WiFi, Continental Breakfast on Weekends,
Accommodations: 60 Rooms with In-Room Spas, Fireplaces, and Mini-Kitchens. Homes and Chalets
Honey Bear Lodge & Cabins
40994 Pennsylvania Ave., Bass Lake, CA
(800) 628-8714 or (909) 866-7825 Website: Honey Bear Lodge & Cabins
Resort Facilities: Dock, Boat Rentals, Cabins, Restaurant, Store, Restrooms
Accommodations: Lodge Rooms, Economy Studios, Rustic Cabins; Refrigerators, Microwaves, Cable TV, Fireplaces or Woodstoves
Vacation Homes: 2 - 4 Bedrooms, Sleep 8 - 16
