← CampSage🗺️ MapPro
🔔 Get an alert

Serrano

San Bernardino National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundBig BearCalifornia⭐ 4.7 (1748)
Serrano
🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 24–Thu Aug 27
53 of the last 221 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 9h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 12 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Serrano in California has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 24–Thu Aug 27. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Mon Aug 24 – Thu Aug 273 nightsbook these dates →sites EVENING STAR DBL #084/85, EVENING STAR SN… #068, SUMMER WIND DBL #008/09, #019/20, SUMMER WIND SNGL #001
Tue Aug 25 – Fri Aug 283 nightsbook these dates →sites LAKE VIEW #127/128, SUMMER WIND DBL #014/15, SUMMER WIND SNGL #011, #017
Tue Aug 25 – Thu Aug 272 nightsbook these dates →sites EVENING STAR SN… #091
Wed Aug 26 – Fri Aug 282 nightsbook these dates →sites EVENING STAR DBL #069/70, #073/74, #081/82, EVENING STAR SN… #065, #072, LAKE VIEW #112/113, SUMMER WIND DBL #032/33, SUMMER WIND SNGL #007, #031
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, EVENING STAR SNGL #078–EVENING STAR SNGL #080 next to each othersites EVENING STAR DBL #076/77, #092/93, EVENING STAR SN… #075, #078, #079, #080, SUMMER WIND SNGL #002, #010, #012, #013, #016, #018, #024, #030
Sun Aug 30 – Tue Sep 12 nightsbook these dates →sites LAKE VIEW #108, SUMMER WIND SNGL #005, #022
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites LAKE VIEW #111, SUMMER WIND SNGL #004, #034
Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →sites LAKE VIEW #109/110, SUMMER WIND DBL #025/26, SUMMER WIND SNGL #029

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite EVENING STAR DBL #084/85 — Serrano site 84/85
Site EVENING STAR DBL #084/85 · Serrano site 84/85Silvana Friedman
Campsite EVENING STAR DBL #084/85 — Serrano site 84/85 double site sunny
Site EVENING STAR DBL #084/85 · Serrano site 84/85 double site sunnySilvana Friedman
Campsite EVENING STAR SNGL #068 — Serrano site 68
Site EVENING STAR SNGL #068 · Serrano site 68Silvana Friedman
Campsite EVENING STAR SNGL #068 — Serrano site 68
Site EVENING STAR SNGL #068 · Serrano site 68Silvana Friedman
Campsite SUMMER WIND DBL #008/09 — Serrano site 8/9
Site SUMMER WIND DBL #008/09 · Serrano site 8/9Silvana Friedman
Campsite SUMMER WIND DBL #008/09 — Serrano double site #8/9
Site SUMMER WIND DBL #008/09 · Serrano double site #8/9Silvana Friedman
Campsite SUMMER WIND DBL #019/20 — Serrano double site # 19/20
Site SUMMER WIND DBL #019/20 · Serrano double site # 19/20Silvana Friedman
Campsite SUMMER WIND DBL #019/20 — Serrano double site # 19/20
Site SUMMER WIND DBL #019/20 · Serrano double site # 19/20Silvana Friedman
Campsite SUMMER WIND SNGL #001 — Site one first come first serve site
Site SUMMER WIND SNGL #001 · Site one first come first serve siteSF
Campsite SUMMER WIND SNGL #001 — Site one first come first serve site
Site SUMMER WIND SNGL #001 · Site one first come first serve siteSF
Campsite LAKE VIEW #127/128 — Serrano site 127/128 double no shade
Site LAKE VIEW #127/128 · Serrano site 127/128 double no shadeSilvana Friedman
Campsite LAKE VIEW #127/128 — Serrano site 127/128 double no shade
Site LAKE VIEW #127/128 · Serrano site 127/128 double no shadeSilvana Friedman
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 1.5 mi away.

⚡ Tesla Supercharger1.5 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger1.7 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger15.9 midirections →

From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 82 openings at Serrano over the last 30 days, on 28 separate days, most of them for stays 5–27 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~78 mi from LA💵 $44–$87/nightRv ElectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎥 54K YouTube views · top 12

Ratings

4.7★★★★★1,748 ratings
5★1,396
4★237
3★71
2★32
1★12
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T3.3/4
Verizon3.1/4
T-Mobile3.0/4
Sprint retired3.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Serrano FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Serrano?

Serrano in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Serrano?

Campsite fees at Serrano run about $44–$87/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Serrano when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Serrano often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Serrano?

CampSage's scans caught 82 openings at Serrano over the last 30 days, on 28 separate days, most of them for stays 5–27 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Serrano a good campground?

Serrano holds an average rating of 4.7/5 from 1,748 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Serrano?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Serrano, AT&T rates highest at 3.3 out of 5 from 360 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Serrano located?

Serrano is located in Big Bear, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

🔔 Get a free opening alert
We'll email you the moment a site opens at Serrano.
🎯 Only these dates (optional): to
🌙 Minimum stay (Pro):
Skip the 1-night midweek openings — only hear about stays worth the drive.
👥 Group size (Pro):
Camping with a group? Only hear about openings with enough sites free on the same dates.
🚫 Skip site types (Pro):


Works where the booking system publishes per-site types (rec.gov campgrounds).
Free email alerts · instant push in the iOS app · unsubscribe anytime

📡 Follow these cancellations

Subscribe in your calendar or RSS reader to get openings here automatically.

📆 iCal feed  ·  📡 RSS feed

Running a camping/RV blog? Embed this widget free →

A live cancellation widget for Serrano that updates itself — free, no account, no API key. The snippet includes a one-line credit under the widget; leaving it in is what keeps this free for everyone, and it tells your readers what they are looking at. Preview it.

Explore

Camping in San Bernardino National ForestEvery campground it managesCampgrounds near Big BearNearby areas🌲 National Forest campingSimilar campgrounds

Campgrounds near Serrano · all California campgrounds →

Pineknot2 mi away · Big BearButtercup Group Camp3 mi away · Big BearHolcomb Valley Campground3 mi away · San Bernardino National ForestBoulder Group Camp3 mi away · Big BearTanglewood Group Camp3 mi away · Big BearGrays Peak Group Camp3 mi away · Big BearHanna Flat4 mi away · Big BearBluff Mesa Group Camp4 mi away · Big BearGreen Spot Equestrian Group Camp6 mi away · San Bernardino National ForestIronwood Group Camp6 mi away · San Bernardino National Forest
🎒 Gear up for your trip
affiliate
All open campsites · Map · Most-wanted · ✉️ Contact
CampSage is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by recreation.gov, ReserveCalifornia, ReserveAmerica, GoingToCamp, UseDirect, Parks Canada, or any park agency. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. · Terms · API