General Big Bear FAQ's
How big
is Big Bear Lake?
The fresh water lake is seven miles long and approximately one mile
across at its widest point. It has a maximum depth of 72 feet and over
22 miles of shoreline.
What are
the Big Bear Lake activities?
Fishing, water-skiing, jet skiing, parasailing, sailing, swimming and
boating. see more
Where is
Big Bear Lake?
Big Bear Lake, surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest, is
a four-season alpine resort community at 7000', located in San Bernardino
County, 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles. get directions to Big Bear
What is
Big Bear Lake's elevation?
Altitude ranges from 6,750 to 9,000 feet.
What is
Big Bear like?
Big Bear's alpine environment is dominated by pine and oak forests.
The area provides a natural habitat for approximately 30 winter bald
eagles and 29 species of rare plants, ten of which are indigenous to
the area.
What many
people live in Big Bear?
21,000 permanent residents
What about
Big Bear's climate?
Summer temperatures average approximately 72 degrees during the day
and 45 degrees at night. There are generally over 300 days of sunshine
each year. Winter brings about 100 inches of snowfall and temperatures
in the low 40s during the day and mid 20s at night. get current Big
Bear weather