I will definitely return to this beautiful, safe, clean, quiet RV resort surrounded by pines. 5…read moreminute walk to Big Bear Lake and bike/walking path. The owner and on-site manager are friendly and genuinely care about their guests. They made me feel like family. Reserved one month and stayed two. Thanks for the wonderful stay.

Small rv Park, most are residents, super quiet, large spots, super clean bathrooms, fire pits and…read morepicnic tables in each spot, lots of shade, manager very friendly and helpful, short walk to the lake

Arrived and had a warm welcome. Escorted to our site…read more Beautiful resort, well maintained, clean and safe. Very relaxing weekend getaway.

This place is beautiful and immaculate. Many sites are owned, all the owners we came across were…read morevery friendly, pride of ownership. Ellie checked us in, very helpful and friendly. Close to shopping, trails, and the lake. However they do have lots of rules so if you can't follow them don't consider staying here. They are family friendly but again follow the rules. This place is probably more for a relaxing get away. Definitely not for party people or roudy kids. We enjoyed our stay and will be back. My only complaint is you pay for a spot and not allowed to use the grills.

Holloway's Marina and RV Park has long been our family's number one choice when it comes to easy…read moregoing and fun pontoon boat renting in Big Bear. Not only are they the most affordable option, they offer pet friendly pontoons. Our favorite to reserve is their standard 6 person pontoon boat. For a one hour rental, it is $95 plus $20 for fuel. One hour on the lake will go quickly though, so I definitely recommend renting for a 2 hour minimum- especially if you wish to do some fishing. A one hour rental I'd recommend perhaps for a quick sightseeing drive lunch around the lake (food and drink is permitted onboard). Either way, Holloway's Marina is our recommended go-to for a fun, affordable, pontoon boat rental on the beautiful Big Bear Lake.

We ended up staying at this rv park for the night and we didn't have an appointment. Bailey was…read morevery helpful on the phone and told me that it was only self registration for the night. We got there and the park was fairly empty. I guess it's because it was NYE. The bathrooms were clean and was near our site. Perfect for last minute bookings. Would like to come back when the other sites next to the lake are available. Thanks.

Great customer service the pontoon boat was for 13. We got…read moreto fish off it take our dog. You have to stay on the boat the whole time you can dock it anywhere. But we enjoyed it because we fished can't tell you a fish story we just had no luck.... The boat was clean and ran perfect

To begin with, most of the negative reviews are from people who did not stay here. The Lighthouse…read moreis a family owned, 3 generations, campground in Fawnskin on Big Bear Lake. Most sites are shaded with lots of room. The sites are gravel or dirt but many have concrete slabs for the table. There are many seasonal trailers here, some permanent. Almost all these folks are seniors from Palm Springs escaping the heat for the summer. They are friendly and very quiet. There are two bath houses, one old and one new. Both adequate. The family that owns the park are quiet and unobtrusive. If you need help, they are there 24 hours. If not, they leave you alone. The store is well stocked and handy. We like the campground because it's in the trees, on the lake, and not a concrete parking lot. The Dobis's leave you to enjoy the quiet safe environment. Locked gate with a code. No riff raff. No big parties. Just a beautiful site with fantastic views. Highly recommended

Review 63/365 day challenge…read more Updating my review, 2nd time staying at this campground. We enjoyed it a lot 2 years/2 summers ago and returning 08.13-15.25 for another family summer camping trip. We're at Campground # 28 Campground # 27 is accommodating for disabilities. Which was right across from our campground # 28. #27 had majority all pavement in the campsite. Around the picnic table along they have their own water spout for water use. Also located closest to the restroom/showers, has a pavement road leading up to it for easy access. REMINDER there is no washing dishes sink available on these campgrounds nor can you use the restroom sinks to wash anything. There is a sign that it isn't allowed. So make sure to bring your own water! This time around downfall is the electrical plugs in both of the restrooms, weren't working the 2 nights stay we were there. I asked the associates that were driving around daily regards to the power. They told me it's a hit or miss. Sometimes the power isn't working and there's nothing that can be done to fix it. The downfall. Love the Serrano campground since it's not far from the actual Big Bear village. Still definitely recommend it. Really clean & everyone is respecting each other especially at night.

You like camping, but don't want to drive 3 to 4 hours away. This campsite is located in the north…read moreshore area of Big Bear Lake. Approximately a 1hour, 40 minutes drive from West Covina. Campsite was very nice, clean & very well kept. Campsite host on site. Our campsite was a double site, #32/33, and was wonderfully beautiful. Restrooms & showers located nearby, plenty of shade spots for tent setup. Numerous hiking trails available, short walk to lake for fishing, (purchase fishing license before you arrive) bike riding, and boat rentals are also offered, but kind of expensive. Must reserve sites, 6 months ahead. We'll definitely come back, maybe annually.

I was very surprised how quiet this campground was. Also clean. Had the beautiful experience of…read moretwo coyotes strolling through our campsite, not scared or aggressive just peaceful. The issues I had were people tying things to the trees leaving huge grooves in the bark, wood gathering, and too many cars and people in campsites. We had a group of about twelve next to us they did have two sites but all stayed at one site with 6 vehicles. Also no campground etiquette... please don't journey through my site. Teach your kids better... I will return as I did like the campground!

PINEKNOT FAMILY CAMPGROUND @ BIG BEAR…read more NOTE: bring hand soap, dish soap, etc! There are bathrooms provided but no sanitizing! Parking is available for only two spots in each lot you end up purchasing, it was super easy to park, our lot was 46, so it was a bit of a drive. It was a very friendly area, there was a fire place, a table, and even a stoned cabinet (to store food, etc). The place itself is very close to all the popular lakes and spots. The only downside was that you might not get a lot of sleep, there are many kids there who were keeping people up even at 5am... maybe it's the family itself! But definitely be aware there might be noises and loudness since it's very family friendly! Overall, i'd definitely come back, it was about $120 for two nights!

This place is AMAZING! The sites are spread out. You feel like you're in the forest all by…read moreyourself/ with you and just your family. We dry camped here in our camper over the weekend and loved that we didn't have cell service. We played board games, rode bikes, walked fallen trees like they were balance beams, enjoyed a camp fire, relaxed in our hammocks, read books and lots of quality family time. This place is a gem!

Stayed here twice, and it's been a good but not great camping experience. HVR is a hosted camp…read moresite on the north side of Big Bear Lake, so you'll drive a few miles on a bumpy forest road into the campsite. It was a former boys camp and the spacing between sites are either very big or quite compact (see attached map). We stayed in the B loop this time around and it was a mixed bag. Had some rowdy neighbors playing music one night until 1am and though it is technically quiet hrs after 10pm, we didn't exactly get a good nights sleep (pack those earplugs). Thankfully the second night was better but be aware- this is a flat pasture so sound will carry everywhere. The camp host Cowboy Ed was friendly and offers firewood for purchase for $10 a bundle. The toilets were often backed up and/or out of toilet paper- so that was unpleasant. Due to HVR's popularity on Hipcamp- it's really become overrun and lost a bit of its luster as it was formerly a great low key camp spot. If you're intent on booking- I would recommend booking during the week and also the further out remote sites which provide a more peaceful experience.

I love camping here. The restrooms were clean, hot showers. Clean campground. Great Hosts, they…read morelove what they do, they are very helpful when it comes to things to do in the local area. The campground was quiet. This was my third time here, and will be back again to celebrate my Birthday next year again.

Been coming to San Gorgonio campgrounds for over 30 years. Growing up we couldn't afford summer…read moretrips so my dad would make an effort to get us out of the city for a weekend or two every summer. I've continued this tradition with my own kids and this campground is a mainstay in our rotation. In those 30 years not much has changed (and that's a good thing), except maybe a bit more noise from the road. That's expected though with more and more people moving into the area. Nothing beats the tranquility and peace you feel just sitting enjoying a meal together, playing cards, making s'mores, or telling stories by the fire. Facilities are always clean. Showers have warm water and the park host do an excellent job of keeping them clean. The toilets are also always clean, and flush toilets make it so any unpleasant smells do not linger. Plenty of firewood is available if you're running low or forgot to pack any. Make sure you have cash though. The camp host will come by and offer or you can swing by and pick it up. A few cons: the water spout next to our site was not working so we had a not so long trek to retrieve water. The fire pit at our site wasn't in the best of locations. I would've preferred it tucked in more, but it was located right next to the driveway, and finally the drainage system in the showers could be upgraded. It's not pleasant wadding in remains of the person that showered before you even in shower shoes.

I've camped here a few times and it's always a good experience. Not too far from LA and Highway 38…read moreis a much easier drive than Highway 18 going to Big Bear in my opinion. Flush toilets and free showers available (both are generally clean with adequate hot water to shower with, and you'll see the "off duty" host clean them every day, but their condition will be highly dependent on your neighbors). There are a few hiking trail options during your stay: from inside the campground, if you follow the trail by the entrance/the hosts' RVs, to the right, a quick scurry across the highway, there's a mile long hike up to Jenks Lake. If you go left, you'll go through a few other campsites, then an amphitheater, and then an overlook area with a picnic table. There are a few loops in the trees behind the campgrounds, but I'm not sure where they lead as I just turned around eventually. The east loop (1-22) feels more spread out and private although there aren't really too many decent places to hang a hammock in most spots. The west loop (23+) feels a little closer together (but also not bad) with a lot more trees for shade and to hang hammocks. The west loop also tends to have more RVs and generator users for whatever reason though. I've mostly stayed on the east loop and would suggest bringing a canopy for shade. Even though the temperature may not seem that high, the sun is HOT, and is a little unbearable around 1 PM - 3 PM. Surprisingly, bugs are mostly a non issue even in the summer. Bundles of firewood for sale if conditions allow. $10 a bundle as of 07/2025 cash only. Expect each bundle to last about an hour. The host will go around selling however many fits on their cart or you can just drive your car up to the active host and fill your trunk. Big Bear is also a 30 minute drive away.

Peaceful, Clean, and Convenient Getaway My husband and I…read moredecided to try this campsite since it always seemed to have availability and was just a quick 2-hour drive away. We were pleasantly surprised! The toilets were very clean, and the free hot showers were such a nice bonus--especially after a day of hiking and relaxing outdoors. Each campsite had a picnic table and a fire pit, which made it easy to cook and enjoy meals comfortably. The campground is surrounded by tall, full-grown trees that provide plenty of shade and a relaxing atmosphere. It was quiet and serene throughout our stay--perfect for unwinding. We especially loved hearing the blue jays singing during the day. There's also a trail that leads straight to Jenks Lake if you're in the mood for a peaceful hike or some fishing. To top it all off, the camp hosts were great--very nice, helpful, and approachable. Overall, this spot exceeded our expectations. It's peaceful, well-maintained, and a perfect weekend escape. We'll definitely be back!