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Big Bear Lake is a reservoir with no other means of replenishment aside from the snow that feeds it. It is located in San Bernardino County along the San Bernardino Mountains and has a maximum depth of 72ft (22m). It has an east-west length of approximately 7 miles (11.2 km) and is approximately 2.5 miles (4 km) at its widest measurement. The north shore and south shore of Big Bear Lake defines it geophysically. The south shore has the rim of the world highway which is defined by Big Bear Boulevard that leads toward the Big Bear Valley as a continuation of highway 18. Big Bear Blvd.can get you to Big Bear City while passing through Papoose Bay, Boulder Bay and Metcalf Bay, At a point called The Village, the road turns toward the lake and then curves eastward to Moonridge, the ski resorts at Snow Summit and Bear Mountain, and Stanfield Cutoff, a causeway located near the east end of the lake.
North shore (highway 38) starts at the dam junction of highway 18 leading towards the famous 1920's fishing camp called Grey's Landing. Along the way you'll pass the Big Bear Solar Observatory, the Big Bear Discovery Center, the public boat launch of the Serrano Campground and Stanfield Cutoff.
Getting in:
Big Bear Lake is accessible via highway 330 out of San Bernardino via through Running Springs where it intersects State Route 18. Big Bear Lake can also be accessed by highway 38 otherwise known as 'The Backside' at the San Bernardino (10) Freeway near Redlands. Another alternative is from north of Lucerne Valley, it can be accessed by highway 18 over the pass into Baldwin Lake and through the north side, into Big Bear City.
Climate:
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Month |
Avg.
High |
Avg.
Low |
Mean |
Avg.
Precip |
Record
High |
Record
Low |
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Jan |
47°F |
21°F |
34°F |
4.10 in. |
71°F (1981) |
-25°F (1979) |
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Feb |
48°F |
22°F |
35°F |
4.60 in. |
72°F (1986) |
-10°F (1962) |
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Mar |
51°F |
24°F |
38°F |
3.55 in. |
80°F (1972) |
-8°F (1969) |
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Apr |
58°F |
28°F |
43°F |
0.95 in. |
82°F (1981) |
3°F (1963) |
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May |
66°F |
34°F |
50°F |
0.51 in. |
87°F (2003) |
18°F (1967) |
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Jun |
76°F |
41°F |
58°F |
0.18 in. |
92°F (1961) |
22°F (1963) |
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Jul |
81°F |
47°F |
64°F |
0.75 in. |
94°F (2005) |
28°F (1963) |
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Aug |
79°F |
46°F |
63°F |
0.98 in. |
92°F (1985) |
29°F (1965) |
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Sep |
74°F |
41°F |
57°F |
0.53 in. |
87°F (1978) |
19°F (1964) |
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Oct |
64°F |
32°F |
48°F |
0.78 in. |
85°F (1980) |
10°F (1971) |
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Nov |
54°F |
25°F |
40°F |
1.55 in. |
74°F (1984) |
-15°F (1964) |
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Dec |
48°F |
21°F |
35°F |
2.67 in. |
69°F (1979) |
-14°F (1960) |
Snow is present except in July and August. Thunderstorms occasionally produce heavy rainfall even in midsummer when most southern California lowland locations are quite dry.
Do:
Big Bear Lake provides numerous outdoor activities to satisfy any visitor. It features parasailing, pleasure boating, water skiing and of course, fishing among others. Trout, bluegill, crappie, catfish and largemouth bass are the fishes found in Big Bear Lake. Please be reminded that due to the very cold water and many underwater obstacles near the shoreline, swimming is discouraged.
See:
Big Bear Dam
North Shore (west to east)
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Fawnskin (San Bernardino County uninc.)
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Captain John's Marina
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Big Bear Solar Observatory
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Big Bear Discovery Center
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Serrano Campground (USFS)
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Juniper Point
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County Public Launch and Park
South Shore (west to east)
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China Island
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Boulder Bay
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Metcalf Bay and Holloway's Landing
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Alpine amusement park (bunny slope in winter; slides and water park in summer)
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The Village (Village Drive and Pine Knot Avenue: Theaters, shopping, restaurants and the Super Bear Arcade)
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Pine Knot Marina
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Snow Summit(skiing)
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Moonridge Golf Course
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Big Bear Zoo (in Moonridge)
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Bear Mountain(skiing in winter; mountain biking in summer; ski lift open in summer for sightseeing)
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Big Bear Trout Pond
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Big Bear Lake Interlaken shopping center (consists of several chain stores and markets)
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Bring the Family to a Big Bear Vacation Rental
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With vacations few and far between and the difficulties that arise with attempting to coordinate a handful of busy schedules, when a trip is planned it better be worth the trouble. The best bet is to choose a destination with a little bit of everything and a solid reputation for bringing about relaxation and relief from the real world. Natural beauty is always a plus, and the more opportunities for cathartic physical activities, the better. You know your group well, and it’s more than likely that Big Bear knows how to make them happy.
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Big Bear Lake Golf Courses
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Big Bear Mountain Ski & Golf Resort, 43101 Goldmine Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315, (909)585-8002, Public, 9 hole, 2,730 yds, Par 35, CR-32.6, S-108
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Big Bear Brings Vacationers the Ultimate Experience Any Season of the Year
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Southern California is known for many things; sunshine, frivolity, great clothes…everyone knows there are pretty beaches and pretty people, but did you know there’s pretty good skiing, too? Big Bear is approximately 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles in the San Bernardino Mountains and contains two fabulous resorts that attract fun-loving visitors all year round. This is the place to ski, hike and so much more – all with the laid-back attitude that this rad region pulls off so well.
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Visit Big Bear California
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Less than two hours by car from Los Angeles sit the year round playgrounds Big Bear Lake and Big Bear City. Situated in the San Bernardino National Forest at approximately 7,000 feet above sea level, Big Bear provides activities for all four seasons. Whether you are into camping, fishing, boating, water skiing, jet skiing, swimming, hiking, parasailing, horseback riding, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, bobsleding, playing in the snow, shopping or even just relaxing, you can do it in Big Bear and you can do it in clean fresh air, in gorgeous surroundings and in accomodations that range from unimproved campgrounds to top of the line hotels or spas.
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