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.

We have loved going to Big Bears shores since our kids were little. It is very well maintained and…read moreall of the staff are so helpful and amazing. It never disappoints!

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.

STOP!!!! DO NOT RENT A BOAT HERE!!!!…read more You cannot get in the water and they will not refund you ANY money whatsoever! They are not friendly, kind, trustworthy or nice. TOTAL SCAM OF A COMPANY!!! Save your money!

This is for the store out front: Always amazing when staying…read moreat Serrano. Need ice? Done. Sundries? Done. Convenience? 100%. Prices aren't outrageous. Max at the front is super cool. Friendly. Nice attitude. Recommend anytime.

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

Large site, beautiful surroundings. Only problem was that I couldn't get hot water in the shower!read more

This was our first time camping here after struggling to get a reservation after many years. We…read moredidn't have much of a choice for our campsite, but FWIW, the campsite was still pretty clutch. We were close to showers and bathrooms, and our neighbors on both sides were very polite and pretty quiet (or kept to themselves; not blasting music or being overly loud). We were close to the lake so we were able to walk and check it out. Camp hosts were around to keep the bathrooms clean and to be around for any questions. If you walk around, you might see a camp host selling firewood at their site, which was really helpful so you didn't have to drive all the way to the front to purchase more. Overall, loved our stay. I am not sure if we would camp here again, but still enjoyed our time here. Thank you!

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.

The campground is clean and beautiful. It does have water available but the spigot close to us was…read morebroken. But there were 2 close by. The hosts came by both nights with wood. Great service! We would come back again!

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.

It's so peaceful, clean and beautiful! We love camping here and so relaxing!! There is tent or RV…read moresites, no hookups but there is a pay dump station if needed. The camp hosts are so nice and friendly. Thank you!

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.