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Big Bear Lake Recreation Area

Includes: National Forest recreation activities in the Big Bear lake, Holcomb Valley, Lone Valley and Bighorn Mountains Wilderness.

General Information

Information Center:

Mountain Top Ranger District | Big Bear Discovery Center
40971 North Shore Drive, Highway 38
P.O. Box 69
Fawnskin, CA 92333

(909) 382-2790 Thursday thru Monday. (Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays)

Recreation Sites

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Arrastre Creek OHV Road 2N02

Site Open
Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
This road is just under 13 miles long and runs from Baldwin Lake Road to the eastern forest boundary, continuing on to Pioneertown in the Morongo Valley.Important Note: Non-street legal vehicles are…

Arrastre Recreational Shooting Site 1

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
In the San Bernardino National Forest, visitors can only target shoot in designated and signed areas and only at certain times due to fire danger rating. Target Shooting areas may be closed…

Arrastre Recreational Shooting Site 2

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
In the San Bernardino National Forest, visitors can only target shoot in designated and signed areas and only at certain times due to fire danger rating. Target Shooting areas may be closed…

Aspen Glen Picnic Area

Site Open
Picnicking
Aspen Glen Picnic Area is a day use area only. There is a community fire ring, picnic tables and barbeques. You can access the Pineknot Trailhead at the picnic area.A view of the Aspen Glen Picnic…

Aspen Glen Snow Play Area

Site Closed
During the winter months, the area around the Aspen Glen picnic area becomes a popular winter wonderland to sled, build snowmen and make snow angels. Click here for a map of the Aspen Glen Snow Play…

Bear Mountain Ski Resort

Site Open
Winter Sports
Bear Mountain43101 Goldmine Dr.Big Bear Lake, CA 92315(844) 462-2327BigBearMountainResort.com

Big Bear Dam Keepers House

Outdoor Science and Learning
In October of 1890, the historic Dam Keeper’s House was built using hand-cut granite blocks from the same quarry that provided the stones for the first dam. For nearly a century, this was home to…

Big Bear Lake

Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
One of the best places to view wildlife in Big Bear is at the Stanfield Cut-off, the causeway that crosses the eastern portion of Big Bear Lake. In winter, watch for bald eagles. Call the Big Bear…

Big Bear Snow Play

Site Open
Offers snow play on private land in the Big Bear valley. Big Bear Snow Play is located at 42825 Big Bear Boulevard in Big Bear Lake.For more information, call Big Bear Snow Play at 1-909-585-0075 or…

Big Bear Valley Sportsman's Club - Shooting Range

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Shooting Range - Open To The Public - Rifle, Pistol, and Trap.Saturdays and Sundays only 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.North Shore & DivisionBig Bear City, CA 923141-909-585-4686Visit their website: Big Bear…

Last updated March 21st, 2025