Holloway's Marina & RV Park sits right on the shores of Big Bear Lake in Metcalf Bay, and it’s one of the few places in the area where you can actually bring your dog on a boat rental. That alone makes it worth the drive up to San Bernardino County if you’ve got a dog who loves the water. The marina has been operating since 1914, so they’ve had over a century to figure out how to run things smoothly.

The RV Park portion is right on the water, which means you get those big lake views without having to hike anywhere. Your dog can wander the grounds freely, and there’s something appealing about being able to step out of your RV and be a few feet from the shoreline. The whole setup feels more relaxed than many RV parks in the region, partly because the focus is split between boating and camping rather than being purely an RV destination.

If you want to get out on Big Bear Lake with your dog, you can rent a boat through the marina. That’s the real draw here. Not every place lets dogs on boats, so this opens up a whole different way to spend a day with your dog on the water instead of just sticking to the trails around the lake. The combination of boat access and an on-site RV park means you can either make a day trip from elsewhere or stay overnight and wake up to the water right there.

The location puts you near some decent hiking if you want to get away from the water temporarily. Big Bear Alpine Village is close by for supplies or a quick break. Summer weekends get busy, so if you’re planning to rent a boat and stay in the RV park, planning ahead makes sense.