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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 more at Snow Valley, Snow Summit, and Bear Mountain.

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.
    • Directions

      When heading up and down from Running Springs or 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 Valley

      35100 CA-18
      Running Springs, CA 92382

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      Location serves: Ski & Snowboarding, snow play area, Coyote Creek Tube Park, lift-served Bike Park, hiking, Scenic Sky Chair
      Snow Summit

      880 Summit Blvd
      Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

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      Location serves: Ski & Snowboarding, lift-served Bike Park, Basecamp Activities, Grizzly Ridge Tube Park, hiking, Scenic Sky Chair
      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)
    • Multiple Ways To & From

      There are multiple ways to get up to Big Bear Mountain Resort. Choose your route according to your starting location, weather, and road conditions.
      SR-330 to SR-18 through Running Springs is closed
      Hwy 330 to Hwy 18 RS
      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.

      SR-330 remains closed until further notice due to the Line Fire, which has caused significant damage requiring extensive repairs. The impact on road conditions for the start of winter in Nov/Dec is currently uncertain.
      SR-18 through Running Springs marked with a green line to indicate the road is open, driving map to get through the San Bernardino Mountains
      Hwy 18 RS
      Alternative Route Avoiding Hwy 330

      This is a great alternative route for visitors coming from the West. Hwy 18 through Running Springs bypasses Hwy 330 and connects straight through to Big Bear Lake and vice versa.
      SR-38 on a map marked with a green line to indicate it is open
      Hwy 38
      Scenic Route, Less Switchbacks

      Though the drive on this route takes a bit longer (approx 20 minutes), it is typically less congested than Hwy 330 / Hwy 18. This route will take you the back way through Redlands.
      SR-18 through Lucerne Valley marked with a green line to indicate the road is open, driving map to get through the San Bernardino Mountains
      Hwy 18 LV
      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.
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    Drive Comfortably with these Souvenirs
    Snow Summit 26oz two tone Tumbler that is Vacuum sealed and Insulated with flip lid
    Burnt orange Bear Mountain Klean Kanteen 10oz Lowball w/ flip lid
    Klean Kanteen stainless steel and khaki colorinsulated water bottle with Big Bear Mountain Resort logo
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