Alpine Slide |
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| Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain | | Big Bear | | 909.866.4626 |
| Scenic chairlift ride above beautiful Big Bear Lake. A thrill you'll want to relive again and again. | |
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Animal Park/Rehabilitation |
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| Moonridge Animal Park | | Big Bear Lake | | 909.584.1299 |
| See wild animals up close and personal. They have many programs and events for the entire family. | |
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Arcades |
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| Magic Mountain | | Big Bear | | 909.866-4626 |
| Alpine slide, go carts, minature golf, waterslide and much more. | |
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ATV Riding |
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| Call the Forest Service | | | | 909.866-3437 |
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Camping |
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| Family Campgrounds | | San Bernardino National Forest | | (877) 444-6777 |
Big Pine Flat (Map D-15) $16/night.
Crab Flats (Map D-15) $16/night.
Dogwood (Map F-11) $24-29/night.
Green Valley (Map E-14) $16/night.
Hanna Flat (Map C-17) $20/night.
Holcomb Valley (Map B-20) $12/night.
Horse Springs (Map A-14) no fee
North Shore (Map D-12) $16/night.
Pineknot (Map F-20) $19/night.
Serrano (Map D-18)$24-$34/night.
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| Group Campgrounds | | San Bernardino National Forest | | 877.444.6777 |
Big Pine Flat (Map B-16) $65/night
Bluff Mesa $60/night
Boulder $60/night
Buttercup $90/night
Deer Springs (Map F-24) $60/night
Fisherman’s $10/night
Gray’s Peak $65/night
Green Spot Eq $50/night
Ironwood $65/night
Juniper Springs $60/night
Round Valley $30/night
Shady Cove (Map G-15) $60/night
Tanglewood (Map C-21) $65/night
Tent Peg (Map (C-15) $60/night
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Children's Museum |
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| Lake Arrowhead Children's Museum | | Lake Arrowhead Villge | | 909.336.3093 |
| | Hours: Open daily |
| Hands on displays for ages 12 and under. | |
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Children’s Forest |
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| Childrens Forest | | Keller Peak Road located off Highway 18, one mile east of Running Springs, behind the Deerlick Ranger Station. | | 909.337-5156 |
| Information and adventures through and about our National Forest. Family fun. | |
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Discovery Center |
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| Big Bear Discovery Center | | North Shore Drive, Hwy 38, Big Bear Lake. | | 909.866-3437 |
| | Hours: Open 7 days, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. |
| Educational programs and tours about the forest and animals who call the mountains home. Great family fun. | |
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Fishing |
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| Alpine Trout Lakes | | Big Bear Lake | | 909.866-4532 |
| Family fun in a wonderful mountain setting. | |
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| Big Bear Charter Fishing | | Big Bear Lake | | 909.866.2240 |
| Fishing fun for all ages | |
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Go Carts |
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| Magic Mountain at Alpine Slide | | Big Bear Lake | | 909.866.4626 |
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Hiking Trails |
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| US Forest Service Trails | | San Bernardino Mounains | | 909.382.2782 |
Trail maps are available at the Ranger Station, Hwy 18 at Arrowhead Villas Road, (near Sky Forest) for a nominal fee, and at the Discovery Center in Big Bear, many available at no charge.
Weekends you will find Rim of the World Interpretive Association trail maps at the information kiosk, Heaps Peak Arboretum, Hwy 18, between Sky Forest and Running Springs. | |
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Horseback Riding |
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| Baldwin Lake Stables | | East Shay Road, Big Bear City | | 909.585-6482 |
| 1, 2, 3 or 4 hour rides. Half day lunch ride along Pacific Crset Trail. Majestic sunset rides. Petting zoo. | |
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Library |
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| Big Bear Public Library | | 41930 Garstin Dr., Big Bear Lake | | 909.866-0162 |
| | Hours: Mon. & Tues. 12 noon to 8 p.m. Thurs. & Fri. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sun & Wed. |
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| Crestline Branch | | 23555 Knapps Cut-Off, Crestline. | | 909.338-3294 |
| | Hours: Mon. 12-8, Tues. 10-6, Fri.10-5, Sat. 10-1, closed Wed., Thurs., Sun |
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| Lake Arrowhead Branch | | 27235 Hwy. 189, Blue Jay | | 909.337-3118 |
| | Hours: Mon. & Tues.12-8, Wed. & Thurs. 10-6, Sat. 9-5, closed Fri. & Sun. |
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| Running Springs Branch | | 31976 Hilltop Blvd., Running Springs | | 909.867-2554 |
| | Hours: Mon. & Thurs. 12-6, Tues. & Fri. 2-6, Sat. 12-3, closed Wed. & Sun. |
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Museums |
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| Big Bear Historical Museum | | Greenway at Tom Core Drive, Big Bear City | | 909.585-8100 |
| | Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., end of May to mid October |
| Lots of history here. Family fun. Big Bear Historical Society. Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesdays, Monday Holidays | |
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| Lake Arrowhead Children’s Museum | | Lake Arrowhead Village, lakeside lower Peninsula | | 909.336-3093 |
| Hand's on fun. Lots of programs and special events. | |
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Observatory |
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| Big Bear Solar Observatory | | Big Bear Lake | | 909.866-5791 |
| Open to the public for special tours. | |
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| Mountain Skies Astronomical Society | | Hwy 18 between Lake Arrowhead and Running Springs | | 909.336-1699 |
| | Hours: Daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| SkyQuest Public Programs, Gift Shop and Star Atlas. | |
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Picnic Areas |
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| Mountain Picnic Areas | | San Bernardino Mountains | | 909.337-2444 |
Aspen Glen – (Map E-18)
Baylis – (Map F-9) Open all year. Operated by the U.S.F.S.
Crest Park – (Map F-11)
Grout Bay – (Map D-18)
Meadow’s Edge – (Map D-19)
Switzer – (Map F-12)
909.382.2782 or 909.866.3437 | |
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Rim of the World Recreation and Park District |
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| Recreation and Park District | | 26577 Hwy. 18, Rim Forest | | 909.337-PARK |
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Square Dancing |
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| Dancing Bears | | Masonic Lodge, Big Bear Lake | | 909.585.1467 |
| 2nd & 4th Saturday, Big Bear Lake | |
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| Mountainairs Square Dance Club | | Lake Arrowhead Presbyterian Church Hwy 173. | | 909.867.2651 |
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| Rim of the World Squares | | Hootman Senior Center, Running Springs | | 909.338.2592 |
| 3rd Saturday | |
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Zoo / Petting Zoo |
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| Baldwin Lake Stables | | past Big Bear City | | 909.585-6482 |
| Horseback rides and petting zoo. Great family fun. | |
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| Moonridge Animal Park | | | | 909.584.1299 |
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