Hanna Flat Campground
USDA Forest Service
7000 ft elevation
Hanna Flat is a large, forested campground perched above Fawnskin on the north side of Big Bear Lake, offering a quieter and more rugged alternative to Serrano. The trailhead for the Hanna Flat Trail — which climbs to Gray's Peak and intersects the Pacific Crest Trail — begins right at the campground. Access requires driving 2.5 miles of dirt road (Forest Road 3N14), which limits very large rigs but rewards campers with tall pines, relative solitude, and cooler temperatures.
Location
38198 Rim of the World Drive, Fawnskin, CA 92333
Fees & Reservations
Nightly Fee
$33/night
(+$2 holidays)
Base rate $33/night; some sources cite range of $33-$65 for premium/double sites
Reservations
Reserve on Recreation.gov →
Reservable up to 180 days in advance
18 walk-up sites also available
Site Details
Total Sites88
RVs Allowed
Yes
23 sites tent-only; remainder accommodate small trailers or RVs; 18 sites are walk-up only
Season
Mid-April – Mid-October
Typically mid-April to mid-October; dirt access road (3N14) may limit large rigs
Typically mid-April to mid-October; dirt access road (3N14) may limit large rigs
Pets
Pets allowed on leash (6-foot maximum)
Amenities
vault toilets
drinking water
fire rings with grills
picnic tables
bear boxes
firewood for sale
trash collection
Nearby Trails & Attractions
- Hanna Flat Trail to Gray's Peak (trailhead at campground)
- Pacific Crest Trail (accessible within 1.5 miles via Hanna Flat Trail)
- Holcomb Creek
- Cougar Crest Trail (nearby)
- Big Bear Discovery Center (~3 miles)