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Highway 38
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Highway 38

Know Where to Go

Plan Ahead & Get on the Slopes Quicker
Nestled in the heart of the San Bernardino National Forest, Big Bear Mountain Resort is a short, scenic drive from most Southern California locations. Explore this page to learn how to get here safely, where to park, and how to shuttle in for free to our twin properties, Bear Mountain and Snow Summit.

Big Bear Mountain Resort does not manage or own the roads to Big Bear Lake, CA. For up-to-date information or question, please contact CalTrans at www.dot.ca.gov. CHP and CalTrans do not allow vehicles over 40’ in length on some roads and state highways. Learn more about bus restrictions.
Road Conditions
Parking
Snow Chains
Shuttles
Directions

When heading up and down from Big Bear Lake, stay on primary roads/highways and follow all directional signage and staff instructions when you arrive as traffic/parking routes may differ from your GPS system.
Snow Summit

880 Summit Blvd
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
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Location serves: Ski & Snowboarding, Summit Bike Park, Basecamp Activities, Grizzly Ridge Tube Park
Bear Mountain

43101 Goldmine Drive
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
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Location serves: Ski & Snowboarding, Bear Mountain Golf Course & Driving Range (across the parking lot)
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New for the 22/23 winter season! The BBMR Mobile App offers real-time updates on parking for Bear Mountain & Snow Summit upper and remote parking lots.

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3 Ways Up & 3 Ways Home

There are multiple ways to get up to Big Bear Mountain Resort. Choose your route according to your starting location, weather, and road conditions.
Hwy 330 Direction Map
Hwy 330 to Hwy 18
Shortest Distance

The shortest and quickest way for visitors coming from Los Angeles, Orange County, and other points west is Hwy 330 / Hwy 18 through Running Springs. Please note that this route can become very congested on the weekends during peak season.
From Los Angeles
From Orange County
From San Diego
From San Fernando Valley
Hwy 38 Direction Map
Hwy 38
Scenic Route, Less Switchbacks

Though the drive on this route takes a bit longer, it is typically less congested than Hwy 330 / Hwy 18. This route will take you the back way through Redlands.
From Los Angeles
From Orange County
From San Diego
From Palm Springs

Hwy 18 Direction Map
Hwy 18
Travel Through Lucerne Valley

Hwy 18 is the quickest way to/from Barstow, Las Vegas, and other high desert locations. This route has the least amount of mountain driving.
From Los Angeles & San Fernando Valley
From San Diego
From Orange County
From High Desert Cities
From The Palm Springs Area
FromThe Las Vegas Area

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Directions

3 Ways Up & 3 Ways Home

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3 Ways Up & 3 Ways Home

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