Big Bear Lake, Mountain reservoir in San Bernardino National Forest, California.
Big Bear Lake spans seven miles in length and reaches depths of 72 feet at an elevation of 6,743 feet in Southern California.
The Serrano people inhabited the area for 2,500 years, naming it Yuhaviat, before Benjamin Wilson discovered the location in the mid-1800s.
The reservoir contains multiple fishing spots and winter sports facilities, drawing visitors from nearby metropolitan areas throughout the four seasons.
Three main routes provide access to Big Bear Lake: Highway 330 from San Bernardino, Highway 38 from Redlands, and Highway 18 from Victorville.
The Big Bear Solar Observatory, constructed in 1968 on the north shore, conducts research at this elevated mountain location.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 34.24194,-116.97694
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:03
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