Destinations · California

Big Bear Lake

CA · 34.2414, -116.9033

Joshua Tree National Park, San Bernardino National Forest and Sand to Snow National Monument lie within 30 miles of Big Bear Lake, California.

Understand

Parking within city limits does not require a permit. Parking in the forest areas surrounding the city requires the purchase of an Adventure Pass. Adventure Passes can be purchased at the Big Bear Discovery Center (see below) or any sporting goods store within the city.

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Day-trip loops

Planned by the Byway engine on real roads: every stop traces to an OpenStreetMap feature, and the total time counts driving and the stops themselves.

Loop 1 · 8 h window · 286 mi

7 h 25 loop · 5 stops · back by 4:25 PM.

Gold Rush Mining Company Adventures · 10 min
King's Crown · 10 min
Bagdad Cafe · 10 min
Pisgah Crater · 15 min
Snow Play · 10 min

Common questions

How long is a scenic day-trip loop from Big Bear Lake?

Byway's engine bakes one loop from Big Bear Lake: 8 h, 286 miles, 5 stops. The time counts the driving and the stops themselves.

What is there to stop at on a day trip from Big Bear Lake?

The 8 h loop stops at Gold Rush Mining Company Adventures, King's Crown, Bagdad Cafe, Pisgah Crater and Snow Play. Each stop traces to an OpenStreetMap feature.