Big Bear City packs alpine thrills around Big Bear Lake, where skiers shred Snow Summit and boaters cruise glassy waters. Ten RV parks dot the area, turning pine-scented forests into your launchpad for mountain biking on Woodland Trail or fishing at Juniper Point. Camp here to chase year-round adventures without city crowds.
Big Bear City nestles in the San Bernardino Mountains, drawing crowds to Big Bear Lake for boating, skiing at Bear Mountain, and hiking rugged Holcomb Valley trails once mined for gold. Downtown buzzes on Pine Knot Avenue with shops, eateries, and events like the Big Bear Lake Village Jazz Festival. Kayakers paddle the Alpine Pedal Path, while stargazers scan clear night skies from Stanfield Marsh.
RV parks match every camper's vibe. Lighthouse Trailer Resort hooks families with WiFi, showers, 50-amp power, and a dump station for $75-90/night. Budget hunters squeeze big rigs into Holcomb Valley Campground from $27/night. Horse lovers and pet owners head to San Bernardino National Forest's Wild Horse Equestrian Campground with pull-through sites at $35-71/night, or Green Spot Equestrian Campground's group areas and campfires for $127-137/night. Camp Durrwood caters to upscale pet-friendly stays at $300/night.
Big Bear City stands out for Big Bear Lake's outdoor playground. Skiers tackle Snow Summit's 430 acres of terrain in winter, while summer draws boaters and hikers to Holcomb Valley's gold rush history. Mountain bikers rip Woodland Trail, and anglers hook trout at Juniper Point, all under crisp mountain skies.
Find top spots like Lighthouse Trailer Resort, Holcomb Valley Campground, and San Bernardino National Forest's Wild Horse Equestrian Campground. These cluster near Big Bear Lake off Highway 38, offering amenities from WiFi and showers to big-rig sites and pet-friendly pull-throughs. Green Spot and Camp Durrwood add equestrian and upscale options.
Yes, four parks welcome pets, including Wild Horse Equestrian and Green Spot Equestrian Campgrounds. Both feature pull-through sites and allowances for horses or dogs amid forest trails. Camp Durrwood also suits pet owners at a premium $300/night rate.
