Location & Parking

Getting to Big Bear

There are three routes in and out of the Big Bear Valley.

Highway 330/Highway 18 – “The Front Way” through Running Springs
The shortest and quickest way for visitors coming from Los Angeles, Orange County, and other points west. Please note that this route can become very congested on weekends and holidays.

Highway 38 – Redlands
Highway 38 is typically less congested on weekends and holidays than Highway 330/18.

Highway 18 – “The Back Way” through Lucerne Valley
Highway 18 is the quickest way to/from Barstow, Las Vegas, and other high desert locations. This route has the least amount of mountain driving.

Paid Parking

Paid Parking – Upper Bear Mountain Resort Parking Lot

Address: 43101 Goldmine Dr, Big Bear Lake, CA

There will be a limited number of spots available for the Upper Paid Parking Lot. Our paid parking lots are only accessible via Club View Dr.

When parking goes on sale, it can be added on to your Active registration or included with the exclusive Golden Bear VIP Pass.  If you’ve already registered but haven’t purchased parking, you can add it to your registration by logging in to Active.com and going to your My Events portal.

Pre-paid and VIP Parking Passes will be emailed out the week of the event.

Free Parking

Free Parking – Lower Bear Mountain Resort Parking Lot

Address: 42600 Moonridge Rd, Big Bear Lake, CA

The Moonridge Lot will offer free parking with Mountain Transit providing complimentary shuttle service to/from the parking lot and Bear Mountain.

The shuttle will operate from 8:30AM to 5:30PM on Saturday, August 1.

Drop-Off & Pick-Up Zone

Located at Upper Bear Mountain Resort Parking Lot

Drive up Club View Drive to the Upper Bear Mountain Parking Lot and follow signage for the Drop-Off zone. This is a quick stop only — no parking is permitted in this area. Follow all staff directions to keep traffic flowing smoothly.