Best Glamping near Big Bear Lake, CA

Serrano Campground and Lighthouse Trailer Resort & Marina feature luxury glamping accommodations near Big Bear Lake with both offering amenities that blend comfort with nature. Serrano houses safari tents and canvas accommodations nestled among pine trees, while North Shore Campground provides yurts with premium bedding, heating, and electrical outlets. Both locations include private picnic tables and fire rings at each site, with easy access to lakeside activities. The glamping units feature comfortable sleeping arrangements and essential amenities that distinguish them from traditional camping. One guest shared, "Very large campground with hook ups, only a short walk to the Discovery Center or the lake. Campsites are well-maintained and bathrooms are clean."

Across from the Discovery Center, Serrano's luxury outdoor accommodations connect directly to hiking trails through a convenient tunnel passage. Seven Oaks Lodge and Deep Creek Hot Springs Camp Retreat offer additional glamping options with on-site showers and access to natural hot springs for a truly rejuvenating experience. The North Shore bike path provides direct access to water activities, with kayak and paddleboard rentals available at Lighthouse Resort. Safari tents at Mojave River Forks Regional Park include proximity to multiple hiking trails and wildlife viewing opportunities. A recent visitor noted, "Cozy little place with friendly hosting staff. Very close to walking and biking trails." Winter glamping is also available at select locations, offering a unique opportunity to experience Big Bear's snowy landscape from the comfort of heated yurts and canvas accommodations.

Best Glamping Sites Near Big Bear Lake, California (36)

    1. Serrano

    35 Reviews
    Big Bear Lake, CA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (909) 866-8021

    $44 - $91 / night

    "Flush toilets, clean restrooms, well stocked. Didn't use the showers. Good location. Close to Big Bear Lake. Not much road noise for being located between two roads."

    "This camp site is located walking distance to the lake. There are bike paths and walking trails located near the camp ground."

    2. Lighthouse Trailer Resort & Marina

    6 Reviews
    Big Bear Lake, CA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (909) 866-9464

    $55 - $90 / night

    "Big spot, shade of trees, walk down to lake. Full hookup. 7 minutes to big bear lake town. Hiking trails out front gate. Probably not big rig friendly."

    "Came across this property while on the hunt for a getaway from the Vegas heat."

    3. Keller Peak Yellow Post Campsites

    9 Reviews
    Green Valley Lake, CA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 382-2600

    "It’s a bit of a drive but very scenic and should be doable in any car. My campsite was big and spacious and looked up at an outcropping of rocks. It had a makeshift fire pit and picnic table."

    "It has a great view and secluded. Some chairs, hammock, water, and utensils were left at the picnic table. Everything was dirty so we assumed they were left by previous campers."

    4. North Shore Campground - Lake Almanor

    14 Reviews
    Cedar Glen, CA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 866-8550

    $29 - $58 / night

    "It’s a nice little getaway from the hustle bustle with decent shade(depending on site) and relatively cool neighbors (campers)."

    "There is a lovely hiking trail at the far end of the site. There is water, flush toilets, fire pits, and picnic tables. It is a short walk to Lake Arrowhead. This is a dog friendly site."

    5. Seven Oaks Lodge - TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FLOOD

    4 Reviews
    Forest Falls, CA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 794-2917

    $40 - $55 / night

    "Check in is near 12. I only assume that since check out is 11. When we arrived the camp host was waiting for us."

    "Tent camping, RV camping, they have a restaurant and bar, best burgers in all of southern California!! They also have a small store, there's showers, restrooms and a swimming pool!"

    6. South Fork Family Campground

    1 Review
    Big Bear City, CA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 382-2790

    7. Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground

    5 Reviews
    Arkabutla Lake, MS
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 515-7525

    $10 - $119 / night

    "Easy access to the hot springs and no services to speak of. Basically a patch of dirt you can occupy for $10 a night. Loved it."

    "Super fun place to visit with the hot springs trail. Went in January with snowfall, hardly any campers and nature all around! Two nights are perfect."

    8. Deep Creek Hot Springs Camp Retreat

    2 Reviews
    Arkabutla Lake, MS
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 515-7525

    $15 - $119 / night

    "You will have to drive 6 miles of mountainous dirt roads to reach the property, but it takes you away from all signs of the city and surrounds you in nature when you get there, making a very nice camping"

    9. Mojave River Forks Regional Park

    5 Reviews
    Arkabutla Lake, MS
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 389-2322

    $3 - $40 / night

    "The Pacific Crest Trail passes nearby. It is away from the populated cities, but not far from them. It still gives you a sense of seclusion."

    "Nice place to camp, weather is around 75 during the day and about 50 to 36 degrees cold through out the night. Has everything you'll need. Bathrooms are close by, showers HOT water available."

    10. Oak Glen Retreat & RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Oak Glen, CA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 790-1801
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Glamping Reviews near Big Bear Lake, CA

312 Reviews of 36 Big Bear Lake Campgrounds


  • Jake P.
    Apr. 21, 2021

    Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground

    No shade, go in the cooler months

    Really good site. Showers, pit toilet, running water, but it's 10$ a night. Hardly any shade unless you get a good site. However they have glamping tents and even own personal hotsprings for a ridiculous fee. I didn't stay there. There is supposed to be blm land around there but everyone keeps it a secret on how to get to where you need to go. The hotsprings is clothing optional, so if you don't mind naked people, or you wanna strip down yourself, you should go check it out 💯💯. Went in early April and it was already really warm in the area

  • TheWolfman  Z.
    Aug. 11, 2017

    Serrano

    Trial run using the bed tent!

    Great clean campground. Flush toilets, clean restrooms, well stocked. Didn't use the showers. Good location. Close to Big Bear Lake. Not much road noise for being located between two roads. Access to Cougar Crest Trail is super easy and safely cross under the road via tunnel. Pokemon stops for the kids.

  • Dana H.
    May. 30, 2022

    Bonita Ranch Campground

    It’s okay 😐

    Pros: campground is very short walk to Lytle Creek. Also close to the trail for a hike to Bonita Falls.

    Cons: Not enough bathroom facilities for the amount of campsites. Women’s restrooms had only two stalls, constantly a long line. Also quiet hours are not enforced.

    Bring cash if you want to rent a fire pit. Sites do not have their own fire rings and you must rent one.

  • Christina K.
    May. 23, 2021

    Catalina Spa and RV Resort

    Everything you could need

    We travel Fulltime and have been to countless campgrounds and RV resorts. After spending some time roughing it in Utah this place was exactly what we needed! Christina greeted us with such kindness and attention it blew us away. We loved our location of our site, right by all the awesome amenities this place has! Our kids loved the pool and we couldn’t get enough of the hot mineral spring. The bathrooms are better than I think we’ve ever had, honestly, nice modern style, super clean and hot showers with great pressure. Laundry room was clean and conveniently located. There were more amenities like horse shoes and a really nice outdoor kitchen covered patio. What more could you ask for? I am shocked at how much you get for how much you pay! Beyond a great quality value here. I would recommend this place to anyone that is looking for a location that has easy access to Joshua tree, Palm Springs and we even took a day trip out to Oceanside. We loved our stay so much we ended up extending for a few more days. We for sure will be staying here next time we come through the area.

  • Ashley M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 10, 2022

    Lighthouse Trailer Resort & Marina

    Good stay

    Little family owned RV spot— some long termers. Everyone super nice. Big spot, shade of trees, walk down to lake. Full hookup. 7 minutes to big bear lake town. Hiking trails out front gate. Probably not big rig friendly.

  • G
    Oct. 29, 2019

    Serrano

    Words can describe this awesome time

    This camp site is located walking distance to the lake. There are bike paths and walking trails located near the camp ground. The bathrooms are very well kept, everything is clean and the showers have warm water. Each camp site has more than enough room to set up tents and chairs and not feel cramped. My only ding about this campground would be the fire pits, which are 8 inches off the ground and the cooling grate is welding off to the side making inefficient to utilize for cooking. If you go during summer time there is a kayak rental shop walking distance from the camp grounds.

  • Jamie C.
    Mar. 5, 2023

    Serrano

    Serrano National Forest Campground

    Beautiful campground. Clean restrooms and showers. Nice spacious scenic sites. Full hook ups. Big Bear Lake near by, lake level appears to be receding. Bears and coyotes in the area, recommended not to let small dogs or cats roam unattended.

  • Janae P.
    May. 6, 2019

    North Shore Campground - Lake Almanor

    Last minute trip, Great park ranger

    So this weekend, I got a wild hair up my butt to go camping. Keep in mind I’m 8 months pregnant and kept forgetting everything at my house.

    With that said, I tried Silverwood to late and KNEW that it’d be packed. I was a bit disappointed but came across North shore.

    It’s a nice little getaway from the hustle bustle with decent shade(depending on site) and relatively cool neighbors (campers).

    I will say it’s down the way from a community hospital so you might here some forms of traffic including a rescue helicopter but it’s not an end all.

    Again this was not my first choice. We got there and found no showers but they did have running toilets and cool tap water near our site. We totally lucked out and were able to switch with a couple who wanted more privacy and shade.

    We eventually stayed on site 4 which was even and open. Our tent (as pictured) was nestled amongst the few trees on our site- only downside was the constant traffic going to and from sites 5/6- a bit of a drag. I felt like it was the prefect spot given the leveled ground and the fact that we had a kid and dog posse.

    But let me tell you about the ranger named Shawn. Omg, he’s a character but he’s a good one. Gave him a tip, he tried to help us not spend money unnecessarily on wood and lent us his ax to go collect nearby. Super chill, down to earth guy who was just generally a lover of nature- you could tell.

    Again, no showers. A bit of noise, but manageable. Quiet hours are the usual 10-7 but we unfortunately were situated next to a group that violated both times- how can someone go to bed after 10 and manage to wake up before 7 and make noise is beyond me....but it’s also been a while since I knew what having no kids and a dog meant- lol.

    Would recommend IF you reserve a decent site. The first one we originally had was 3, super hilly and not leveled. Recommend 4,5,6 if you can and even the one right next to that (assuming it’s 7). Lake is a stones throw away!

    Hope that helps!

  • Pablo L.
    Aug. 29, 2023

    Lake Hemet Campground

    Great Time!

    Visited the last 2 weeks of August. Great place for family and kids. Affordable. Campsite #295. You can fit two 10' x10' canopies to cover the bench table, and fit 2 individual tents (4-6 person) OR a bigger 12p tent however you decide to position it. It has its own Fire pit. Different campgrounds for all chosen methods (Tent, RV, Glamping, etc..) There's restrooms you can use. There's showers you can pay per use. The swim zone isn't too far from this campsite, 5-10 min walk w/ no accessories. If you have little ones, you can take them with a wagon but I'd recommend just driving your car with a few items to the zone. Bring your own shade for this campsite, your own water too. The marketplace is near the entrance BUT they only sell individual waters (No 48 pack types). You'll definitely hear your neighbors snore at night after a long day LOL.. quiet hours are from 10pm - 8am. Overall, this is a great spot. If you're lucky to snag other spots with trees covering you then great but this is still a good campsite. Happy camping! ... Oh yeah, T-Mobile no service up there (apparently Verizon, AT&T do)


Guide to Big Bear Lake

Camping options near Big Bear Lake range from rustic to refined, with winter temperatures often dropping below 25°F and summer days reaching 80°F. Located in the San Bernardino National Forest at 6,750 feet elevation, Big Bear's campgrounds frequently implement fire restrictions during dry seasons and many close entirely November through March.

What to do

Hiking trails access: Serrano Campground offers direct access to hiking trails through a convenient tunnel passage. "This campground is right across from the Discovery Center in Big Bear, which is where a couple fun hiking trails begin," notes Sarah C. The campground connects to Cougar Crest Trail which includes "Pokemon stops for the kids" according to TheWolfman Z.

Winter activities: North Shore Campground - Lake Almanor provides winter camping opportunities with heated options. "We camped here the last weekend before they closed for the winter, after Thanksgiving. The campground was clean, quiet, and had a decent amount of space between sites," writes Nicole W.

Hot springs soaking: Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground features natural hot springs accessible via trail. "Worth your bucklist! Super fun place to visit with the hot springs trail. Went in January with snowfall, hardly any campers and nature all around," says Kelly Anne M. The springs are clothing optional, which may affect your comfort level.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Keller Peak Yellow Post Campsites offers dispersed camping with significant space between sites. "There are only 9 sites stretched across 5 miles so you will have no neighbors. Each site is decent size and tucked away into the rocks," explains Kristil C.

Clean facilities: Serrano Campground receives consistent praise for maintenance. "Great clean campground. Flush toilets, clean restrooms, well stocked," notes TheWolfman Z. Another camper adds, "The campground itself is very clean. We were right by the restrooms, which was nice. Clean flush toilets and showers."

Lakefront camping: Campers appreciate sites with water access. "We pulled a 27' Travel Trailer from Livermore, CA and picked out the perfect site #94. It was the furthest RV site north of the campground and we had power, water and sewage. It was a lake front campsite so we had a nice view of the lake right in our 'front yard'," reports Ed E.

What you should know

Seasonal closures: Many campgrounds close during winter months. The season at Serrano runs "Mar 15 - Nov 24" according to listings, while Nicole W. notes: "We camped here the last weekend before they closed for the winter, after Thanksgiving."

Fire regulations: Fire rules vary by location and season. At Keller Peak, one camper warns, "Rangers do come by and take down information of the leader of the group. They are very strict on parties are not allowed. NO FIRES."

Booking challenges: Lighthouse Trailer Resort & Marina and other popular spots fill quickly. "This was a cozy little place. Many long stay residents and seemingly some part time houses which honestly makes it reliably quiet and peaceful," explains Thomas W.

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly features: Several campgrounds offer amenities specifically for children. "We had a double spot and it was very spacious which is what we were looking for because we had 5 kids, 4 dogs, and 7 adults," shares Brittany N. about Serrano Campground.

Biking opportunities: Bring bicycles for additional recreation options. "We loved camping here. Beautiful, pristine campground with bike trails/walking paths around the lake. The town is bike friendly," notes Trey T. about Serrano.

Yurt camping options: Mojave River Forks Regional Park provides yurt camping near Big Bear Lake with family-friendly layouts. "This was our first time going to this campground and we loved it! It was entirely sold out for both weekend nights, so plan ahead," advises a camper named Bower.

Tips from RVers

Site selection: Carefully choose your site location for convenience. "Only thing I wish is that the bathrooms were closer to the hookup spots. I know most RVs have bathrooms but most pop ups don't and from space 58 to the nearest bathroom is a 1/4 mile walk," advises Martha S.

Uneven sites: Some campgrounds have challenging terrain for leveling. "All under trees (as far as we could see). We managed to find a spot but they do take reservations and that's your best bet," notes Jennifer D. about Serrano.

Weather considerations: Be prepared for temperature variations. "Weather is definitely colder than in the valley, got snow overnight in mid May. Had very bad but there at&t cell reception," reports Jillian from Keller Peak.

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