Brought our Scout Troop here for a camping weekend and couldn't have been more pleased. The place is clean and well kept, with plenty of trails and places to see near by. They also have many spots designated as "first come first serve" which is nice as that means you have a good chance of just showing up on the fly and getting a spot if needed. In all I was certainly pleased, and we will most certainly be returning. :) read more

Hanna Flat Campground - Campgrounds Near Me - Fawnskin, California

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This was a beautiful campground just 10-15 minutes from the Lake and about the same amount of time from town. Many of the camp sites were very large which was great for groups. One downside is the last 2 miles getting into the campground is unpaved and was a bit rough with a camper but we made it. We'd definitely camp here again read more

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Got a last minute cancellation for MDW on Thursday PM to go Friday and Saturday night! Recreation.Gov is a super easy place to book. We only had option to have vault toilets so that wasn't my favorite but it's a nice remote campground away from the crowds but 10mins from town. There's some nice trails leading out to some burn scarred forest and campfires were allowed. If you're not a fan of parking lot campgrounds and don't mind non-flushing toilets, this could be a good fit. If you want to be close to the lake for fishing, swimming, etc. and not have to get in the car to enjoy, this isn't the campground for you. read more

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If you're looking for a bit remote campsite, then here you go! GETTING THERE I always recommend booking a few months in advance by online to reserve your spot! To get here, you will drive a 2 mile dirt road. The dirt road was pretty bumpy for us, we took a 4x4 Jeep. I saw a Tesla that made it through, but not sure if lower cars like Honda Civics could make it.. If the road is wet, do bring a 4x4 that's made for wet dirt roads. CAMPSITE I personally like this campground because it is a bit remote. Each spot has plenty of space, so you're not super close to you'r neighbors. Each site has a bear cage for food, table, and fire pit. Some spots are more shadier than others. In summer, it is pretty toasty here, but at night it's a whole other story so come prepared. Very family friendly area. AMENITIES There is a public restroom, it is pretty stinky (there's no sink to wash your hands so bring your hand wipes). No showers. Although there are multiple water facets do fill up your water bottle. Also there's no signal out here, maybe there's 1 bar but it is very spotty. There's a huge garbage disposal at the front entrance, ALWAYS throw your trash away there before going to bed. WILDLIFE You will see some wildlife. We saw coyotes, lots of different birds, insects, chipmunks, squirrels & owls. Do be aware of deer and especially BEARS. There's signs saying bears are frequent in the area, i did hear one late at night so make sure you follow all protocols & keep food away & keep your site cleaned. Overall, i will definitely come back again! read more

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Just beautiful, peaceful, and fairly close to Los Angeles. If you want to get away to the outdoors for a quick weekend trip, this is a great place to go. The Camp Host is very friendly and helpful as well read more

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Nice campground. Clean, neighbors weren't overly noisy, which is a big plus! Only negative, was camp host didn't come around often with firewood for sale. read more

Hanna Flat Campground - Fire pits - Campgrounds Near Me - Fawnskin, California

Really good campground next to the lake, although we had annoying loud neighbours both nights, who were not quieted by the camp host after quiet hours. Also be careful about site selection - do not pick a site that is next to the highway. Big thumbs up for the location right on the lake, the facilities and the nice tent sites read more

I like so much this camp. Me and my friend to had a lot of fun! Nature is so beautiful! read more

Hanna Flat Campground - Mountains - Campgrounds Near Me - Fawnskin, California

Booked for a 3 day weekend and decide to arrive a day later cuz I was concerned about the toilets. Turns out they were very clean and I learned that vault toilets are not porter potties. The host Ms Kim was very nice. The park was peaceful and amazing. Kids had a blast being tech free. Not having running water was a bummer but we survived. Will definitely return. Word of advice: Plan for cold nights regardless of how hot the day is. read more

We had a pleasant experience at this campground, located northwest of Big Bear Lake near the town of Fawnskin. We camped here on the first weekend of October and the evenings were quite chilly. The drive on the dirt road in a sedan was not bad. I think we had site 41. The bathrooms were clean and of the camp host couple, the wife was talkative and happy to answer questions we had, even about being a camp host. Firewood is available to purchase from them. There are bear lockers for your food but they are more to keep safe from squirrels. Hosts say there are no bears in the area. I had a lovely hike on the Hanna Trail where the landscape is different. There were rocks reminiscent of those in Joshua Tree. The trailhead is located by camp site 51. If you take it far enough, the trail leads to Gray's Peak where you can get a peek at Big Bear Lake. The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is down the dirt road a ways, opposite side of the campgrounds relative to the Hanna Trail. We shared the road with many high clearance vehicles passing us. Having a buff to cover your face from the dust was useful during this time. The one thing that made me sad was there were trash bins for recyclables but when we attempted to use them, we were told by the host they no longer get picked up so we were instructed to throw them in the dumpster with the rest of the trash. read more

Hanna Flat Campground - Trailhead near site 51 - Campgrounds Near Me - Fawnskin, California

Stayed at this campground over Memorial Day weekend. We reserved Site 12 a few weeks in advance. The site was spacious with scattered trees to provide shade (a few sites had little to no shade). Each site included a table and fire pit (with a grill plate). There are water spigots throughout the grounds and vault toilets. The 1-44 loop had vault toilet buildings but they were all closed the weekend we were there. Porttapotties had replaced the buildings and after a long holiday weekend one of them was pretty full and disgusting. The potties always had toilet paper stocked. There is a trail head near site #51. We never made it out to the trail, but fellow campers said it was nice. While we were there, park rangers said they had to relocate 12 rattlers. While we never saw snakes near our site, we did encounter the rangers relocating a snake off the main road. In order to reach the campground, you do have to drive a 2mile dirt "rough road". We saw a fiat, a mini van, jeeps and sedans make the drive. It IS a rough road. It is bumpy, but you do not need a 4x4 to make it. To put things in perspective, we drove the road with a Ford F150 (in 2WDrive) towing our 20 ft trailer. So it is passable. We went super slow (3-5mph) and made it just fine. The campground itself is paved. It is a wonderful little campground. Away from the city. A market is nearby. Primarily tents but RVs were scattered in the midst. No hook ups. read more

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We stayed here the opening weekend for this camp ground. All the other places we wanted to stay were full or had a two night minimum. So this was sort of a last resort. On the way up the mountain I started reading the reviews and I felt a little better. I was bummed about the pit toilets but it wasn't a deal breaker. Truth is, the bathrooms are very clean. They use some sort of air freshener that reduces the smell to a slight unpleasant odor. Way better than a portapotty! There is running water outside each toilet to wash your hands and they are well lit for those midnight dashes because you just can't hold it til morning. Very important, there are no showers. One of the bathrooms was toilet papered but the rest were very clean. The campground extends up a small canyon, so sound carries. If you're lucky you will have respectful neighbors and it will be a great experience. If you find yourself camping next to a barkie dog, introduce yourself. The dog will probably bark less if they know you. After rolling my eyes for the 35th time at our neighbors barking dog, my hubby went over and introduced himself and our kids. Dog didn't bark any more. Why didn't I think of that? Campsites on the first loop to the right (1-5) are nice, large and flat. Close to the bathrooms and some have trees to provide some privacy. We stayed at #4 and it was wonderful. There was some standing water in a small stream behind us, which could bring mosquitoes as it warms up, but temps dropped to the low 30s while we were there. The left loop has some nice spots for groups, because there isn't much privacy and that's where a trail head is. The trailbstarts our kind up steep but if you hang in there you will be treated to beautiful views. I'd definitely stay here again as long as I can get one of the sites I like. But I can't do without a shower for more than two days! read more

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Hanna Flat Campground consists predominantly of tent campers, but I will premise this review by saying that we brought our small (21'), efficient RV trailer here recently. Had a blast... It didn't take us more than 3 hours to get here from the Los Angeles area. The main holdback on the drive is not being able to drive faster than 55 MPH with a trailer. C'mon California! I can't speak to the restrooms as, again, we had our own in our trailer. Not long ago I switched my mobile service from Verizon to Straight Talk. The reception is fairly weak until you get about half a mile back out on the road towards Big Bear Lake. We were here in late September to early October (2017). The fall foliage was refreshing. The air is much better. Fairly warm during daylight, but it cools off very quickly. The lone staff member, Ranger Jennifer, that we met was very hospitable and helpful. PROS - picnic table - campfire ring with grill - drinking water - vault restrooms - trash collection - on-site host - most sites are reservable, some first-come, first-served - The town of Fawnskin is less than 3 miles away. Groceries. Necessities. Fuel. Post office. And a few diners and bars. - apparently there is a pay phone here CONS - rough, dirt road driving in; however, campground road & parking spots are paved - many sites are very close together; we had probably the largest site and our neighbors were still right next to us - the on-site host sells firewood at $8 per bundle (*gasps*). Do yourself a favor and drive toward the Big Bear Discovery Center. Keep your eyes peeled for a house where an old man uses the honor system. Self-serve. $3 bundles. - dry camping only for RVers TIP - RVers, there is a dump station at Serrano Campground (not far away). It takes debit/credit cards only. $10. Here's the link to this San Bernardino National Forest campground: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/hanna-flat/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70532 2017 Yelp Challenge #109 read more

Hanna Flat Campground - Sep. 29-Oct. 1, 2017 - Campgrounds Near Me - Fawnskin, California

We stayed 4 nights here and the campground was absolutely beautiful. We had a neighbor 2 campsites down that didn't like us and reported us for one of our family members having a seizer and us being too loud during the incident. We spoke to Matt one of the hosts the next day and explained to him what happened and he was very understanding. The rest of the stay there was absolutely beautiful. We stayed in spots 10 and 12, they had plenty of room and shade. The road is pretty bad going into the campground and we had to use outhouses but other than that we had no complaints. read more

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Descent campground. Only 2-3 hour drive from LA. We did not have any issues with any of the staff here, per some of the reviews I read. Two cars are allowed to park at each camp site. I really enjoyed my 2 night stay here with an exception of the bathrooms. Everyone has their tolerance level and yes it is camping, but I really don't like the bathrooms. It is disgusting and there are flies inside the toilet bowl (granted there are fly traps in each stall). And be ready you will not be able to shower during your stay here. Bring plenty of body wipes. There are many trails that starts from the campsite. On the first night we hiked up (literally straight up) and over to the hill to view the gorgeous sunset. We hiked everyday for 3 days with many different trails. On one of the trails we saw a family of 3 deer grazing on the side of the mountain. We went in September and it gets a little chilly at night. We felt a few rain drops sporadically but nothing to the extent where we can't enjoy our stay there. I was a little scared of the bear lockers at each site but luckily we did not encounter any. There is a 2 mile stretch on a dirt road, just drive carefully. And it is true for At&t customers, there is no reception whatsoever. I am definitely coming back. read more

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Great place. Love the camp hosts. Mat and Kim. They are like family. Very helpful and knowledgeable of all the surrounding areas. Even helped me out with my flat tire. I'll try to spend most of the summer there read more

First visit camping here. The camp hosts, Matt and Kim were so amazing, friendly, great tips and instructions. We watch them both work so hard as our site was right next to the host living site. The made our first camp site pleasant and enjoyable. We definitely will revisit this site and highly recommend the site. Very clean and safe. read more

Birds chirping, firewood burning, stars glowing, and mosquitoes definitely biting, camping at Hanna Flat is a great way to escape modernity's 24/7 grind. Unlike its name though, Hanna Flat is not that flat (that's what Hanna said) and neither was the last stretch of road getting there. In fact, due to the recent fires, the last patch of road (approximately 2.5 miles) along Forest Road 3N14 is unpaved and even with my Highlander, the road was a bit bumpy for us city folk (the wife, my dog Charlie and me). Also, the map on Yelp is incorrect and while I have submitted the correct pinpoint location to Yelp's HQ, for accuracy visit the US Department of Agriculture's Forest Service website for an accurate location map and directions http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sbnf/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=26239&actid=29. Before I get into the review, I must point out that if you have AT&T as your provider, you will have no service at the campsite. Therefore, if you plan on camping here with a large party or have friends that will be arriving later, make sure to give them the details beforehand. Not so sure about other providers. On the flip side, not having service meant we actually became humans for a weekend instead of being our normal iMoron/iDiot selves. It also meant the government (specifically the NSA) could not be tracking us since we were off the grid like Jason Bourne. Isn't it crazy how if the government said that we had to wear transponders around our necks to track us we would go ape-shit crazy... yet, we decided to do it to ourselves by getting "not-so-smart" phones? But I digress... too much time in the woods LOL. Anyways... Hanna Flat itself is located in a beautiful part of the San Bernardino Mountains and barely escaped being burned down a couple of summers ago. It's a decent sized campground consisting of 85 sites with 67 sites available only via http://www.recreation.gov and 18 sites via first come/first serve. So in other words, if you don't reserve ahead of time, chances are you won't be able to camp here. Also use http://www.campsitephotos.com/campground/Hanna-Flat to see what your campsite looks like prior to making the reservation because some sites had plenty of shade while others had none. For our weekend getaway we stayed at Site #83 which is a nicely shaded location situated between two surprisingly clean restrooms, one with flushable toilets and one with vault toilets. Also, it was located adjacent to the reservations camp host Dianna, who was very personable and did a great job maintaining the campgrounds. While Dianna warned us about raccoons, rattlesnakes, bobcats, and bears that frequent the area, the only bear that we saw was Dianna's daughter's Yorkshire named "Bear". However, on our last night we did hear some pretty intense whines, yowls, and "YELPS" from possible bobcats or coyotes nearby. As for actual wildlife sightings, we saw tons of bluejays, woodpeckers, tree squirrels and of course our favorite creatures... bugs! While having shade at your campsite means you won't be roasted alive from the mid-afternoon sun, it also means that you will have a lot of bugs since they love shade too. So definitely pack some sage, fly tape, and/or a screened canopy so you can eat in peace. Some facts about Hanna Flat: * No showers (come on now, you can bum it out for at least a weekend). * Water spouts are located here and there across the campsite. * Firewood is $7 per bundle. Three bundles lasted us the weekend, then again we're not pyros and we slept early. * Pine trees release a shitload of heavy yellow pollen. Hope you don't have allergies... and poor, poor, car wash guy. * The campsite is dog-friendly, just keep your dog on a leash when they are outside the tent. * Quiet time is 10PM so keep it down since I don't need to hear about the hickies on your... * Check-out time is noon. Make sure to put that fire completely out before you leave or else Smokie the Bear is gonna' get you. In the end Hanna Flat is a beautiful campground that is a perfect weekend getaway for Southern Californians since it isn't too far, yet far away enough that it is just right. Truly loved staring at the stars by the campfire with the wife and dog... now if only I could get that smoky scent out of my hair! * Camping is the only time Coors Light actually tastes good. * I forgot how wind makes weird sounds in nature. In fact you could hear the wind before it actually came... felt like the movie "The Happening". * I thank the mosquitoes for sparing my face, ass, and crotch. No idea why I am always a magnet for those bloodsuckers since I am Blood Type A and the wife is Blood Type O... studies found that mosquitoes are attracted to Type O. I guess I am just sweet like that! Pictures: Site #83 http://bit.ly/106gGZV Charlie in the tent http://bit.ly/14sHkeG Wife's pic of Coors Light in a Yelp Coaster http://bit.ly/14POIxy read more

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This is my first time to go camping and I had a great time with friends. The campground was beautiful, clean, well-maintained & spacious. We came at night time and it was chilly. On the way to the campsite, part of the road was rough dirt. Roads are paved when you're there near already. Each one has its own table with campfire ring with grill and restrooms nearby. When it comes to recreational activities, there are a number of hiking and biking trails. I could say that it was a nice change of atmosphere from LA's busy lifestyle. Would probably come back again and stay longer. read more

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This was a happy little find a couple months ago (mid-August) when our usual campground in the area was full. The area is pretty, with lots of trees which provided shade, and the weather was nice. We did have to move our chairs a few times to keep up with the sun but the important thing is that the shade was there. The sites were a little closer together than we prefer, but people were very respectful and quiet, so the closeness wasn't an issue. The host was really nice too- I wish I remembered his name but it's been a while. He was friendly, reviewed the rules and let us know that the occasional black rattlesnake is seen- information I very much appreciated. The bathrooms were some of the cleanest I've experienced. Yeah, they were vault toilets, which I'm totally fine with, but they were extremely clean and always well-stocked. Of course there were some flies but not nearly as many as I'm used to seeing in vault toilets. Although I don't think I would consider this "the best ever" campground just because the sites were kinda close so you don't get that truly "remote" feel, I definitely recommend it for a nice camping weekend getaway, and I would happy to come back here. read more

Let me preface my review by saying, I am by no means a camper. In fact, I have never been a fan of it. Okay. I've hated it. Cats out of the bag! But hey, sometimes you do things for love. My boyfriend loves camping. So, that's how I ended up in a tent for 4 days. HOWEVER...it turns out I may officially be into it! Hanna Flats is an extremely peaceful and beautiful little escape. We arrived on a Thursday (early August) and it was fairly empty. We had reservations and they put us at campsite #1 which is a pretty good spot. It's right next to the bathrooms, camp ranger, and entrance to the campgrounds. Also, not a far walk from the trash which is convenient. On Friday the campground started to fill up with lots of people. But even then, it still remained calm as far as noise level goes. And don't get me wrong, people were having fun, partying, playing games, chopping wood - all sorts of things - but there's a good amount of distance between each campsite. Plus everyone is really respectful of one another's "camping experience" if you will. The grounds were kept really well, bathrooms were definitely monitored, and the ranger was easily accessible. There is lots of exploring to do around the campground and fun hikes to go on. We didn't see any wild animals, and as far as bugs go, our bug spray did the trick. We will be back!! Plot twist. City girl turns country. **Dogs are allowed. Must be on leash at all times.** read more

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My friends and I decided to take a spontaneous camping trip to Big Bear and found a couple more spots open at Hanna Flat. The camp ground itself is large with bigger camp space. There is a lot of shade and the weather was perfect this weekend. There is a fire pit, bench, vault bathrooms, and running water at the site. I was quite impressed that the vault bathrooms were a lot cleaner than any camp ground bathroom I've been too. The campgrounds are close to your neighbors so you will definitely see other people and are not secluded. The night view of the stars is amazing and we even captured the milky way. Big Bear lake is not walking distance from here. It is definitely a couple of far miles away. Instead of the lake, we went hiking. There a multiple trails in the camp grounds that take you into the mountains. Make sure you know how to find your way back! I took one star because we were not notified camp fires were banned. What is camping without the bonfire?! Therefore, we were not able to cook our food. Luckily, our neighbors were generous enough to let us use their grill so we didn't starve! read more

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Great place with good size camping sites. A little dirt road to get there. Don't need 4wd. If it's raining you might

Excellent campground with a convenient hiking trail. The camp host was nice and I learned more about the site after talking to them. I may try the non-reservable spots in the future. read more

Great camping spot! Beautiful and clean and the camp hosts in the entrance next to the bathrooms are super nice, informative and cool. Can't say that for the other two gals down the road near space 85. She came twice to us to complain of car backed in on pavement and on dirt about 3 inches (did not know) from all the pine needles. Then earlier is day on my sister's backing into space that she went the wrong way. She was backing in, not the easiest space to back in with an SUV. It's pretty packed and everyone was very friendly. Bathrooms are very clean and do not smell at all. Bring toilet seat covers for sure! Plenty of TP, they clean bathrooms like 4 times a day. The noise level was really bad Friday night, neighbors beside us like 10 people were partying and every other word was Fuc= this or Fuc=ing ya. This went on past 11 pm, however the two girls camp hosts near us didn't say a thing? Felt sorry for all the families near us with little kids that had to hear their language all night long. Quiet time is 10 pm. I have no problem with partying, just be mindful you have a young boy with you and all the other small kids around and adults who don't care to hear your language. Big Bear lake was beautiful! Everything else good but the one gal with shoulder length white hair, camp host WITHOUT the most! Most negative person around. Could have been cool about it as I moved my car up immediately and was respectful of what she said. read more

Hanna Flat Campground - Campgrounds Near Me - Fawnskin, California

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I've been to many campgrounds in the big bear area and this one is the worse one so far. We will not be coming back here! At night you can hear stuff falling on top of your tent, sounds almost like rain drops. To our surprise it's MAGGOTS!!!! We did not know they were maggots until we got home and started cleaning out our stuff. So that stuff falling onto our tent were really maggots!! We cannot believe that. I just went back to read other comments on yelp for this HANNA FLAT Campground and there are a few people that have experienced the same thing!! I will definitely not be going back. I been to at least 5 other campgrounds and have never had this issue!!! The sites are super close together, you are right next to your neighbors. I know it's normal to see your neighbor at whatever campground you go to but these are really close together. The little street that goes around the campsite are really narrow, it feels like you are going to run off the road. The bathrooms have no sinks and are compose which means they don't flush. Therefore there are a lot of flies in the bathroom. However the campground people do clean them up regularly. Only positive thing is that there is a nice trail to hike with a nice scenery. We stayed at campsite #45 in case you were wondering. read more

Dirt road to get back for about 2 miles. Wonderfully secluded campsite. Bathrooms were very clean. Camp hosts were sticklers about the dog on a leash but it's the rules I get it. Campsites were large enough. neighbors were a lil close. We had campsite 73 and 74. read more

Hanna Flat Campground - Campgrounds Near Me - Fawnskin, California

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My family has vacationed here for many years. Great atmosphere and staff. Be prepared to see wildlife and enjoy the great outdoors.

Large camping spots, fire rings, and very woodsy area. Plus hiking if you want. Saw a couple deer walking around, one rattlesnake on the road. Had a wonderful time there, but bring your own music. Big Bear just down the hill, fishing!!! Bear proof storage available. They sell wood, will deliver it too(it burns fast). No showers, but drove down to campground close to the lake, just pay a few bucks to get in per day. Road is a little bumpy but not really a challenge unless ur in a Honda that drags over speed bumps. Bring batteries and flashlights to get to bathrooms at night, or just do what the bears do... read more

love this place so many memories of my younger childhood and I'm 63. So, obviously it's very sentimental to me. Hanna Flats has great hiking areas. I'm not sure how they are about RVs there because it's been probably about five years since I've been there. They have bathrooms and showers and if you'd like to tent, there's tent camping. So beautiful lots of lizards to look for. have lots of fun. read more

This is a beautiful spot located some 3 miles above and to the North of Big Bear Lake. 88 sites (or so) and each one is situated for maximum privacy. The Good stuff: Bathrooms are extremely clean, are well-spaced, numerous and well-lit. Each campsite gets a picnic table, a paved little "driveway" for your car, and shares a water spigot with 2 other sites. The water is very clean, pure, cold and completely drinkable (we call that "potable." Sites are perfect for tent camping, even though some of the larger sites can accommodate an RV. This is more of an intimate campsite and RVs wouldn't go well here, in my opinion. Each site is well-situated and each site has its own personality. The best sites are 37, 9 5, and many more. Truly, there are no bad sites here. All are nestled into wooded areas with old-growth pines and oaks giving excellent shade to almest every single campsite. Ground is both dirt and pine-needles, though dirt is predominant late in the season. It's quiet, for a public campground. The hiking trails around the site were open when we were there and there are some spectacular sites for those willing to clib for a few minutes and hike back a mile or more. The fire is still evident here but it won't hurt your experience. There are many burned trees still there and some heavy ash and bare burn sites near the campsites but, for the most part, it's all growing back nicely. A word about the camp hosts: they are wonderful. Richelle (I hope I have her name right) was great and even offered to hold our camera for a family photo. They keep the sites immaculate and genuinely care about the place. There is a little, windy loop road that goes around the whole campsite and it's a great place to walk and mingle with other campers if that's your thing. Getting to Hanna Flats is a little rough. Turn North at the Fawnskin fire station and head 1 mile to a dirt road. The dirt road says it's 2.5 miles long but feels like 5 miles. It's all dirt, washboard, dusty road. Most any car would make it though I'd be real careful withsomething like a Mini or a VW or anything with low clearance. It's muddy as heck in the early Spring so be careful. I'd bring an SUV, but that's me. It's not a long stretch of bad road but it is not paved. A great family place, they allow and welcome dogs (keep them leashed, of course) and a beautiful, secluded, off-the-beaten-path campsite. Lots of large trees, plenty of trails and a good, quiet place. Go the day after Labor Day. There was not one single camper there from Tuesday through Friday. Not one! Holiday weekends are crazy and even non-holiday weekends are pretty full. About half the sites are reservable through Recreation.gov and the other half are first-come, first-served. read more

Camped Memorial Weekend 5/23/2015-5/25/2015 I packed the car and drove us up to Big Bear with camping in mind. We had no reservations, just a list of campsites that were on first come availability (South Fork, Holcomb Valley, yellow post campsites...). First place we stopped was the Discovery Center to speak to the rangers to see what campsites they suggested. They were not very encouraging though. They told us we were unlikely to find a camping spot since we didn't have reservations and it was a holiday weekend, and that since I didn't have a 4 wheel drive, high clearance vehicle my car wasn't going to make it to a lot of the campsites, and that if my car got stuck AAA would not come out and tow me. Thanks for sending us positive vibes, park rangers! AND WE PROVED THEM WRONG! Park ranger told us that all the first come campsites had called in that morning and as of 10 am Hanna Flats had 5 open spots, maybe. So off to Hanna Flats we went! The campsite is mostly by reservation only, but there are about 40+ sites that are 1st come basis, meaning no reservations needed. We got there around noon, and the camp hosts were very helpful and advised they had a few open spots still. Look for sites that say OPEN on the post. We drove around and settled on site 23. Useful things to know: 1) site was $28/night ($26/night if not a holiday weekend) 2) you can forage for wood to burn or they sell bundle wood for $8, if you go out of the campsite though, locals sell wood for cheap, we got a bundle from a house that was selling wood for $3 3) vault toilets and port-a-potties (we were closer to the port-a-potties, which were ok at first but by night 2 they were getting full to the point if you sit down, you might be sitting in poo...) 4) they had running water when we went, the water spigots are placed through out the campsites 5) no sinks to wash your hands or showers 6) 4 miles of unpaved dirt road to get to campsite. Bumpy ride but my Mazda 6 made it (saw a variety of other cars at the campground as well, mini Cooper, Scion box car...) 7) trail to Grays Peak is near by to hike (have to check if it's open due to eagle nesting trail was closed when we went) 8) they've got one dumpster located at the entrance of the campground 9) cash only to pay for sites if not reserved online 10)stacked parking for 2 cars each at the site, 8 people per site 11) each site has a fire ring and picnic table (bring a tablecloth!) We enjoyed site 23. It wasn't as secluded like some of the other spots were but we didn't mind. Wish there were trees closer, we had to put up our hammock a bit out of the way, but besides that we had no complaints about the site we stayed at. You can still see fire damage from the 2007 Butler Fire around this area. read more

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Went back to Hanna Flat again this weekend and it's still as magical as ever. Still my favorite campground. However, it's good to note that with the recent fires in the San Gorgonio wilderness area, campfires are no longer allowed in the San Bernardino Mountains. So no fires at Hanna Flat. This was a bummer, but we were prepared: we brought our camp stove and a small grill that works with those green Coleman propane tanks. The website says that you need a campfire permit to have stoves, grills and lamps that run on propane. So I got a campfire permit but the camp host didn't even look at it. The main thing is to make sure that if you bring a stove or grill, it needs to run on fuel and have an on/off switch. I would also recommend a very bright lantern, maybe 400 lumens or above, to make up for the fact that there's no fire. We seemed a little lost in the dark, but it was still an amazing time. read more

I highly recommend this campground! We had a large group of people come up here for a birthday and it was great! Clean, spacious campsites. Water is available every couple campsites. Every camp site had a picnic table and fire pit. We came during the dry season (after the end of June) so there were no campfires allowed. The camp host Trish suggested that we get a campfire in a can from big 5 which we did and it was amazing! Propane fires/stoves are allowed. She also suggested an amazing sunset hike and was very helpful. No showers, but we knew that before we reserved our sites. The vault toilets were pretty clean and always had toilet paper in them. During the day they do become a little infested with flies, but they at least have fly paper in there which helps a little. The dirt road out to Hanna Flat was a little bumpy but doable in most vehicles. The rural feel of this campground is great! No 'glamping' here. I will definitely be back here! read more

Hanna Flat Campground - Sunset hike on the Hanna Flat trial - Campgrounds Near Me - Fawnskin, California

A group of friends and I decided on a last minute camping trip this weekend for my boyfriends birthday. We were able to get a reservation only a couple days in advance! The campground host was adorable and so, so sweet! We absolutely loved the atmosphere and how well kept the grounds were. We stayed at campsite #17 and had enough space for our two large tents accommodating all seven of us. It was a short drive to the lake, which was great to do some fishing and boating. Like other reviewers have said, the dirt road going up to the grounds was rough! So drive safely! Overall an amazing experience! However, if you plan on staying this year with the ban on campfires it may be wise to bring a propane campfire which we did not have, but our neighbors did and we were extremely jealous. It was freezing! But it kept our beers cold! read more

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Just spent 4 days and 3 nights here. We had plans to go elsewhere, but didn't check open dates (oops) and ended up here on the fly. We weren't aware of the lengthy dirt road to get to the campground, and were a little uneasy heading in. That said, our 21 ft. RV did just fine. (Dry camping. No hook ups. Closest dump station is Serrano campground.) The views are beautiful. The bathrooms weren't great, but lucky for us we used our own. We met the camp hosts for both sides, and both were very friendly. The campground was full for the weekend, but it never was too loud. When it cleared out on Sunday, it was even better. If your vehicle can manage the road in, I recommend this campground! read more

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This campsite was great! They had very clean bathrooms, fire pit and table. We stood at site 7, It had a slight slope but overall it was great! I loved that it was close to the bathroom and water spout. The hosts were nice and sell firewood bundles if you need it. The downside was the noise our first night! Some campers decided to have a loud party. This went on till almost 2am! The next night was a lot quieter so I'm guessing they left. I wish there was a bit more space between our site and the other two ( we were in the middle). Glad we had nice neighbors. I will definitely go back soon! I'm planning the next trip already!! read more

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Overall, the campground was great - beautiful scenery, decently spaced sites, clean and quiet. However, while they do allow RVs (no hookups or dump station) I don't think we'll be coming back with our 26 ft toy hauler. The spot (#81) was big enough for us according to the listing online and we did fit, but man was it tight and stressful to get in there. The length was perfectly fine it was the width that caused the issues - each and every site has these terrible concrete blocks lining both sites of the paved pads - it's really not necessary and makes maneuvering super hard; and their roads are quite narrow to just go around the campground. Once in though, the site was a good overall size and the bear locker and table were in good shape. We spent most of our time at our friend's site (#83) which was nice and long too (they had three tents with plenty of room though it was super sloped). Plus the mostly unpaved narrow road to get to the campground also makes the probability of coming back a little less enticing. read more

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Great campground. It is located off a dirt road and 3 miles from civilization. The grounds and bathrooms were clean. The camp hosts were very nice. I would absolutely tent camp here again. The other campers were friendly. There is a great hiking trail near spot 51. Beware that the dirt road that leads up to the campground is very bumpy. Also, there are sections of the road that have large puddles after it rains. read more

Hanna Flat Campground - Spot 52 - Campgrounds Near Me - Fawnskin, California

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I really like it here. Specially no cell phone service. Best time ever. And if you have to be attached to your phone, you are only a 5 minute ride away to get service. Or just walk the trail to the top. Place is paved once you get there. The road in is not. Bathrooms are cleaned often. The host was very nice. The camp sites are very big. read more