Getting Here
Directions, Road Conditions, Parking, & Shuttles
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. rich-text, responsive-table
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. rich-text, responsive-table
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. rich-text, responsive-table
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. rich-text, responsive-table
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 rich-text, responsive-table
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 rich-text, responsive-table
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) rich-text, responsive-table
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) rich-text, responsive-table
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. rich-text, responsive-table
There are multiple ways to get up to Big Bear Mountain Resort. Choose your route according to your starting location, weather, and road conditions. rich-text, responsive-table
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.
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.
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.
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3 Ways Up & 3 Ways Home
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3 Ways Up & 3 Ways Home
