Rim of the World Snow Play Area

Sledding, building snowmen, and making snow angels are all a very popular past-time in the San Bernardino Mountains.

Visitors are encouraged to recreate in the following areas:

• Along State Highway 18, from Crest Park Picnic Area to Switzer Picnic Area
• Along State Highway 18, East of Santa's Village to just East of Heaps Peak / Allison Ranch Road
• Along State Highway 18, from Green Valley Lake Road to the east highway gates in Snow Valley

Map of Snow Play Areas

At a Glance

Current Conditions:
Fees:	When snow is present an Adventure Pass is Required ($5/day or $30/year). Interagency Passes are also accepted. For more information, please visit our recreation pass page.
Usage:	Medium-Heavy
Best Season:	Winter when snow is present
Busiest Season:	Weekends and Holidays
Restrictions:	Vehicles must be legally parked. Do not trespass on private lands. Pack out what you pack in and Leave No Trace!
Closest Towns:	Lake Arrowhead, Running Springs, Arrowbear Lake, Green Valley
Information Center:	Mountain Top Ranger District | Big Bear Discovery Center 40971 North Shore Drive, Highway 38 P.O. Box 69 Fawnskin, CA 92333 1-909-382-2790 Thursday thru Monday. (Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays)