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Bear Mountain

Big Bear Lake, CaliforniaClosed

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Parking

Cost
Paid
Winter paid parking, select dates (from)
$30 / day
Winter paid parking, select dates (peak)
$40 / day
Reservation
Required

Paid parking applies on select winter dates at the Base and Clubhouse lots ($30–$40/day); reserve online at least 24 hours ahead, or pay a parking attendant on arrival if space remains. No EV charging on site — the city's Pennsylvania Road lot nearby has chargers.

The mountain

Base
2,176 m
Summit
2,683 m
Vertical
507 m
Season
2026–27 opening not announced yet
Last season
Dec 4, 2025 – Mar 26, 2026

Bear Mountain is in Big Bear Lake, California. Its base is at 2,176 m and its summit at 2,683 m, a vertical drop of 507 m. It's on the Ikon Pass. Parking is paid and needs a reservation. Bear Mountain hasn't announced its 2026–27 opening date yet. It typically opens around November 21.

Season passes

Ikon Pass

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