PARKING
There are various parking locations in Big Bear Lake for Big Bear Mountain Resort, which includes Bear Mountain, Snow Summit, and Bear Mountain Golf Course. During the summer months, free upper lot parking is available at Snow Summit and Bear Mountain Golf Course. During the winter months, additional parking lots will open based on peak/holiday dates. Overnight parking is prohibited.
To make your trip smooth, plan ahead and read the parking information below before heading up to Big Bear Mountain Resort.
SUMMER PARKING
SUMMIT BIKE PARK, SUMMER ACTIVITIES, & GOLF PARKING
Between the months of
May - October, parking is available in the
upper lot at Snow Summit and
Bear Mountain Golf Course for free on a first come, first served basis. Please note that tailgating is not permitted at Big Bear Mountain Resort. Offsite parking lots (listed below for the winter season) are closed to the public during summer.
WINTER PARKING
SKIING, SNOWBOARDING, & SNOW TUBING
Between the months of November - April, on an average peak period/holiday morning, we expect to park several thousand cars so delays may be expected. We recommend giving yourself at least 90 minutes from any point in Big Bear Valley to drive, park, and be shuttled to the resort of your choice. Overnight parking is prohibited in all parking areas. Violators will be towed or ticketed for obstructing snow removal.
2020/21 PREFERRED PARKING PASS
Want closer proximity to the slopes? You may opt to park in designated Preferred Parking spaces—available at Snow Summit and Bear Mountain upper lots. Purchase a Dual Mountain Preferred Parking Pass and get access to parking at both resorts. A parking attendant will direct you to the appropriate parking spot.
The number of Preferred Parking spaces is limited and subject to availability.
- Unlimited access to Bear Mountain and Snow Summit's preferred parking area
- Valid starting Nov. 15, 2020 through the end of the winter season
- Valid only during the 2020/21 winter season
PARKING RATE IN UPPER LOT
- Friday-Sunday, and holidays
- First come, first serve
- $20 per car, per day
- Cash only
Parking is subject to availability. Prices may change without notice.
FREE OFF-SITE LOTS
As you approach the Snow Summit or Bear Mountain, simply follow signs to one of the parking facilities. All locations are close to both of our resorts, but not walkable.
Free shuttles are offered to anyone parked in the remote lots and will take you straight to Bear Mountain or Snow Summit.
RV PARKING
- $40 per RV, per day
- Designed RV parking is determined by the size of the RV. Size is not restricted. Pull up to a parking attendant to be directed to the RV lots at each resort.
FREE INTER-MOUNTAIN SHUTTLE
You can leave your car for the day and still ride both sides. Big Bear Mountain Resort offers free shuttle service between Snow Summit and Bear Mountain every 30 minutes on select dates throughout the season. Leave your car in the parking lot and take the free 10-Minute shuttle ride between Bear Mountain and Snow Summit.
View full details and schedule.
RECOMMENDATION: Use the parking lot addresses below to help direct you
near the resort of your choice. Once you have entered Big Bear Valley, we ask that you turn off your GPS and follow the directions of the signs & parking staff.
SNOW SUMMIT
The Snow Summit parking lots will be filled in the following order based on the volume of cars. Please follow the digital signs to be directed to the appropriate lots operating to be sure shuttle services are running.
Click lot name to be redirected in google maps.
BEAR MOUNTAIN
The Bear Mountain parking lots will be filled in the following order based on the volume of cars. Please follow the digital signs to be directed to the appropriate lots operating to be sure shuttle services are running.
Click lot name to be redirected in google maps.