Hanna Flat

San Bernardino National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Fawnskin, CA, CA

Price: From $33 per night

Price range: $33–$65 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (325 reviews)

Season: May through October

Hanna Flat Campground is a family-friendly facility nestled in the pine-covered mountains of Southern California. It offers access to a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities and a beautiful location to enjoy nature.For facility specific information, please call (909) 866-8550.The campground offers over 80 single-family sites for tent or RV camping. Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/hanna-flat to be notified when sites open up.

Family-friendly campground in pine-covered mountains with access to hiking trails like Gray's Peak (3.5 miles) and Big Bear Lake for fishing and boating. Google reviews consistently praise clean facilities, friendly hosts, and well-spaced sites.

Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, bobcats, coyotes, and San Bernardino flying squirrels present in area. Also watch for snakes including Coast Mountain Kingsnakes and Southern Rubber Boas.

Insider tips for Hanna Flat: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with high demand Road conditions can be rough after rain; high-clearance or all-terrain vehicles recommended Bathrooms are spaced throughout the campground and regularly maintained

Skip Hanna Flat if: You need electrical hookups — most sites have no hookups; bring self-contained RV or tent camp. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only.

Best time to visit Hanna Flat: May-October — Official operating season for Hanna Flat Campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Grays Peak Group Camp (Fawnskin, CA), Ironwood Group Camp (Big Bear City, CA), Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground (Fawnskin, CA), Serrano (FAWNSKIN, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Hanna Flat

Cell signal at Hanna Flat (Fawnskin, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Fawnskin, CA, CA★ 4.5 (325 reviews)From $33/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Hanna Flat Campground is a family-friendly facility nestled in the pine-covered mountains of Southern California. It offers access to a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities and a beautiful location to enjoy nature.For facility specific information, please call (909) 866-8550.The campground offers over 80 single-family sites for tent or RV camping. Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV28 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Bring self-contained unit or tent camp.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDump StationFirewood for Sale
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need electrical hookups — most sites have no hookups; bring self-contained RV or tent camp✕ You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground with high demand

Road conditions can be rough after rain; high-clearance or all-terrain vehicles recommended

Bathrooms are spaced throughout the campground and regularly maintained

Best: May-October

Official operating season for Hanna Flat Campground

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Bald Eagles, bobcats, coyotes, and San Bernardino flying squirrels present in area. Also watch for snakes including Coast Mountain Kingsnakes and Southern Rubber Boas.

Location

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Getting there →

Travel east on I10 (Highway 330) to Running Springs. Turn onto Highway 18 and continue to Big Bear Lake Dam but do not cross the dam. Highway 18 becomes Highway 38. Continue to the Fawnskin Fire Station and turn left onto Rim of the World Drive (Forest Route 3N14) and drive 2.5 miles to the campground. More than a mile of the road is rough, dirt terrain that may be impassable for large RVs or trailers.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — San Bernardino National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at San Bernardino National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Hanna Flat cost per night?+
Hanna Flat costs $33–$65 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Bring self-contained unit or tent camp.
What season is Hanna Flat open?+
Hanna Flat is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Hanna Flat have hookups?+
No hookups. Bring self-contained unit or tent camp.
What is the maximum RV length at Hanna Flat?+
Hanna Flat can accommodate RVs up to 28 feet.
How do I make reservations at Hanna Flat?+
Hanna Flat is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Hanna Flat?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Hanna Flat is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Hanna Flat open, and what are check-in times?+
Hanna Flat is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$33 /night★ 4.5 (325)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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