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Crest Park Picnic Area

Strawberry Peak Fire Lookout Tower is nearby. This is a nice setting, with the highway junction to Lake Arrowhead adjacent, great for mountain visitors headed for Lake Arrowhead to stop and enjoy the view. Parking area not plowed for snow. This site is accessible.

Reservations

General Information

You can purchase your Recreation Passes at FS Offices and select Vendor Locations. Please call ahead for pass availability.

Dogs MUST be on a leash not longer than six feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control [36 CFR 261.16(j)]. Read more info about pet ethics.

Big Bear Discovery Center

Address: 40971 North Shore Drive, Highway 38 Fawnskin, CA 92333
Phone: (909) 382-2790
Hours: Thursday-Monday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Tuesday & Wednesday Closed

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 34.23194444

Longitude: -117.1972222

Elevation

5741

Directions

Hwy 18 west of Hwy 173

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated September 10, 2025