Big
Bear Lake
Southern California
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Big
Bear California is a year round mountain playground
located in the San Bernardino mountains of Southern California.
During the summer visitors enjoy camping, swimming, fishing,
mountain biking and hiking. Winter time, when Big Bear is
covered in snow, skiing, snow boarding and family snow fun
are the main attractions.
Big Bear Lake is the middle San Bernardino National Forest
with miles of tree covered mountains in all directions. The
lake was formed way back in 1884 when the Bear Valley Land
and Water Company built a dam across the valleys creek. Today
the reservoir is capable of holding 73,000 acre feet of water
although it rarely ever gets that full. Big Bear Lake is perfect
for boating and fishing and also boasts the Miss Liberty paddlewheel
boat which takes visitors on a cruise around the lake. One
of the most popular summer time activities at Big Bear is
camping. The San Bernardino National Forest is perfect for
a weekend or summer vacation camping trip. Camping is very
affordable with rates starting at just $20.00 a night. If
your looking for more comfort there are plenty of hotels with
a rooms to fit every budget. Another option for staying in
Big Bear is to rent a Cabin. Cabin rentals come in all sizes
and run from bare essentials to extravagant mountain homes.
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Big
Bear Area Lodging and Cabin Rentals -
Lake front and Ski Resort area hotels, lodges and cabins.
Comfortable, affordable and cozy places to stay in the
San
Bernardino Mountains. Book online or call 1-877-300-6138
to speak with a travel expert. Our rates are the same
as and in some cases better than the major hotel booking
sites. More
information |
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Big Bear Ski
and Snow Board Resorts: |
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Summit - Over 240 skiable acres with 31 trails. Snow
board park with fun zones filled beginner and advance terrain
features and jibbing structures. Day and night operation with
advance snow making equipment. Snow Summit is conveniently located
in the Big Bear Lake area of the San Bernardino mountains. The
address is 880 Summit Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315. |
The Park
at Bear Mountain - offering
nearly 200 acres of winter fun for snow boards including beginner
to advanced areaswith a huge variety of rails, boxes and walls.
Bear Mountain Resorts area use/lift ticket is good
for both Snow Summit and Bear Mountain. Skiers
and snowboarders have almost 1,700 vertical feet of top-to-bottom
beginner-through-expert runs to play on. Bear Mountain is located
in the Big Bear Lake area of the San Bernardino mountains. The
address is 43101 Goldmine Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315. |
Things
to and see Big Bear Lake: |
One of your first stops if you have not been to Big Bear before
is the visitor center, located at 630 Bartlett Road in the Village.
The center has information, maps and activities in the Big Bear
Valley. The main shopping district is Pine
Knott Village which has art galleries, shops, restaurants
and even a movie theatre. Pine Knot Marina is just a short walk
away where you can get take a trip on the Miss Liberty paddle
wheeler and tour Big Bear Lake. The marina also has boat rentals
for fishing and sightseeing on the lake. You can also take the
Snow Summit Scenic Sky Chair to the top of the mountain to enjoy
the view or ride mountain bikes back down the hill. Winter when
the mountains are covered with snow (natural of man made) Big
Bear Valley is the best place to ski or snow board in Southern
California. Any time of the year is a good time to visit Big
Bear. A two hour drive from just about anywhere in Southern
California takes you from the smog and traffic to a clean mountain
alpine valley. Big Bear is perfect quick trip or weekend getaway.
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Pineknot
Campground - Pineknot Campground is located in the
San Bernardino mountains near Big Bear Lake. At an elevation of
6,900 feet the campground is situated in a fir, pine and oak forest
setting. Popular activities include sight-seeing, shopping, mountain
biking, hiking and fishing. A marina and water recreation areas
are five miles from the campground. |
Crab
Flats Campground - Primitive campground is an off
roaders paradise, with miles of off road trails for the beginner
or the experienced rider. Located 8 miles from Green Valley Lake
in the San Bernardino National Forest. Located in the San Bernardino
Mountains, near the town of Arrowbear. Campground is situated
in tall pine, oak and cedar trees on a dirt road. Valley Lake
is approximately six miles away. |
Green
Valley Campground - Located near Arrowbear, the midway
point between Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear. Green Valley lake,
known for it's exceptional trout fishing, is located only blocks
from this beautiful mountain campground. Great fishing at Green
Valley Lake. This facility is operated by California Land Management. |
Hanna
Flat Campground - Hanna Flat Campground is located
in the San Bernardino mountains, three miles from Big Bear Lake
and situated in a pine forest. Popular activities in the area
are hiking, mountain biking, boating and fishing. Markets and
restaurants are within convenient driving distance. |
Heart
Bar Campground - Located near the San Gorgonio Wilderness
in the pine trees. Firewood is for sale at the campground. Some
campsites are available on a first come, first serve basis. |
North
Shore Arrowhead - North Shore campground is located
23 miles northeast of San Bernardino in the San Bernardino National
Forest, 3 miles from Lake Arrowhead Viggage. Lake Gregory is 20
minutes away and offer fishing, boat rentals and a water slide
park. |
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Pine Flats Campground - Located in the mountains
in a pine forest at an elevation of 6820 feet. Accessible portable
toilets, trash collection, water, and 4 horse corrals are provided.
Nearest showers are at Serrano Campground. There are markets and
restaurants in Fawnskin 7 miles away. Popular activities are hiking,
biking, target shooting, and OHV trails nearby.
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There are
three ways to get to the lake: Option
1. State Hwy 330- Hwy 18 through Running Springs, the fastest
and easiest route. Option 2. Highway 38
through Redlands longer rout but more scenic. Option 3. Highway
18 through the Lucerne Valley, less snow during storms and only
has one steep climb to get to Big Bear.
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