Serrano

San Bernardino National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundBig BearCalifornia⭐ 4.7 (1827)

🟢 47 open windows as of Oct 8 — soonest Fri Oct 9–Mon Oct 12

47 of the last 243 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.

Availability checked 32m ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 116 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3h ago.

📈 CampSage caught 17 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 47 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Oct 9–Mon Oct 12. 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

Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 20h agosites EVENING STAR DBL #076/77, #084/85, #092/93, EVENING STAR SN… #089, #097, LAKE VIEW #107, #111, #125/126

Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →opened 16h agosites LAKE VIEW #108, SNOWBERRY RV HK #046

Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, EVENING STAR SNGL #078–EVENING STAR SNGL #080 next to each othersites EVENING STAR DBL #069/70, #073/74, #081/82, EVENING STAR SN… #065, #068, #072, #075, #078, #079, #080, #083, #090, #091, #094, #096, #099, LAKE VIEW #114, #121, #129, #131, #132, SNOWBERRY RV HK #051, SUMMER WIND DBL #008/09, #014/15, #019/20, #025/26, SUMMER WIND SNGL #001, #002, #004, #005, #006, #010, #013, #016, #018, #023, #027, #029, #030, #031

Mon Oct 12 – Wed Oct 142 nightsbook these dates →sites LAKE VIEW #103, SUMMER WIND DBL #032/33, SUMMER WIND SNGL #012

Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nightsbook these dates →opened 20h agosites LAKE VIEW #130, SNOWBERRY RV HK #047

Tue Oct 13 – Thu Oct 152 nightsbook these dates →sites EVENING STAR SN… #100

Wed Oct 14 – Fri Oct 162 nightsbook these dates →sites EVENING STAR SN… #071, #087, LAKE VIEW #120, SUMMER WIND SNGL #007, #028

Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, SUMMER WIND SNGL #010–SUMMER WIND SNGL #013 next to each othersites EVENING STAR DBL #069/70, #073/74, #076/77, #081/82, #084/85, #092/93, EVENING STAR SN… #065, #067, #079, #080, #088, #089, #091, #097, #101, LAKE VIEW #105, #111, #125/126, #127/128, SUMMER WIND DBL #008/09, #014/15, #019/20, #025/26, #032/33, SUMMER WIND SNGL #001, #002, #005, #006, #007, #010, #011, #012, #013, #016, #022, #027, #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 #076/77 — Serrano site 77 — **Site EVENING STAR DBL #076/77** · Serrano site 77SF

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 DBL #092/93 — Serrano site 92/93 double — **Site EVENING STAR DBL #092/93** · Serrano site 92/93 doubleSilvana Friedman

Campsite EVENING STAR SNGL #089 — Serrano site 89 — **Site EVENING STAR SNGL #089** · Serrano site 89Silvana Friedman

Campsite EVENING STAR SNGL #089 — site 89 — **Site EVENING STAR SNGL #089** · site 89SF

Campsite EVENING STAR SNGL #097 — Serrano site 97 — **Site EVENING STAR SNGL #097** · Serrano site 97Silvana Friedman

Campsite LAKE VIEW #107 — Serrano site 107 — **Site LAKE VIEW #107** · Serrano site 107Silvana Friedman

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 1.5 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger1.5 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger1.7 midirections →

⚡ Loop1.8 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. 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 April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 68 openings at Serrano over the last 30 days, on 30 separate days, most of them for stays 9–48 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🎥 117K YouTube views · top 12

Ratings

4.7★★★★★1,820 ratings

5★1,452

4★246

3★74

2★35

1★13

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 68 openings at Serrano over the last 30 days, on 30 separate days, most of them for stays 9–48 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 1,827 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 374 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.

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