Big Bear Activities

Outdoor Activities

An all-purpose resource for recreation is the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District (909/866-9700). The office is located at 41220 Park Avenue in Big Bear Lake. The Park District maintains Meadow Park (next to the district office) with its play areas for sand volleyball, tennis courts, softball fields, horseshoe pits and picnic areas. This is also a great place to swim in Big Bear Lake. Swim Beach is fully fenced, has lifeguards on duty and has a snack bar and shade trees.

Summer Activities

The Gold Fever Trail goes through Holcomb Valley and is great for taking your vehicle off-roading, or going hiking and mountain biking. It is also an historic tour of the Valley which is great for families. The forest service published a guide to the Gold Fever Trail. Click here for photos and descriptions.

Fishing
Fishing
Mountain Fishing- Permits and Mountain Locations
Fishing Report
Lake Regulations

Camping
Camping Information, links to group, family, permits etc.
Adventure Pass
Camping in Big Bear
Campground and Picnic Areas
Group Camping
Family Camping
Forest Permits
Forest Safety
Yellowpost Campsite