Big Bear Parking Lots
Find parking for trails, beaches, village, and ski resorts. 9 parking areas with details on fees, capacity, and amenities.
Castle Rock Trailhead Parking Lot
Cost: Free
Capacity: 38 spaces
Restrooms: Yes
Brand new parking lot opened July 2025 specifically serving Big Bear's most popular trail - Castle Rock Trail. This well-designed facility features 38...
Cougar Crest Trailhead
Cost: $5 Adventure Pass required
Capacity: 10-15 spaces
Restrooms: No
Extremely limited parking at one of Big Bear's most popular trailheads - only 10-15 spaces max serving Cougar Crest Trail, which connects to the legen...
Big Bear Discovery Center
Cost: Free
Capacity: 50+ spaces
Restrooms: Yes
Large free parking lot with 50+ ample spaces at the Big Bear Discovery Center on North Shore Drive - one of the best free parking options in Big Bear....
Pine Knot Trail (Aspen Glen Picnic Area)
Cost: $5 Adventure Pass required
Capacity: 20-30 spaces
Restrooms: Yes
Moderate-sized parking area with 20-30 spaces at the scenic Aspen Glen Picnic Area, serving as the trailhead for the popular Pine Knot Trail to Grand ...
Snow Summit Base Parking
Cost: Varies - Free ADA, paid closer to base
Capacity: Large base lot plus overflow
Restrooms: Yes
Snow Summit features a multi-tier parking structure with several large lots at different elevations approaching the base lodge. Free on-site ADA-acces...
Bear Mountain Ski Resort Parking
Cost: Varies - similar to Snow Summit
Capacity: Base lot plus upper lots
Restrooms: Yes
Bear Mountain Ski Resort offers multiple parking options depending on capacity and season. The primary Base Parking Lot is located directly at the res...
Sandalwood Overflow Parking Lot
Cost: Free with shuttle service
Capacity: Thousands of cars
Restrooms: No
Large dirt overflow lot for both Snow Summit and Bear Mountain ski resorts. Free parking with continuous shuttle buses (10 min to Snow Summit, 20 min ...
Big Bear Village Public Parking
Cost: Free
Capacity: 200+ spaces in multiple lots
Restrooms: No
Big Bear Village offers multiple free public parking lots providing convenient access to the main shopping and dining district. Specific lots include:...
Meadow Park Parking
Cost: Free
Capacity: 40-60 spaces
Restrooms: Yes
Free parking at the expansive 16.25-acre Meadow Park facility managed by San Bernardino County Special Districts, located at 41220 Park Avenue. Parkin...
Parking Tips
- Adventure Pass ($5 daily, $30 annual) required at most trailhead parking lots
- Arrive early on weekends - popular trailheads fill by 9-10am
- Village parking is free dawn to dusk (no overnight parking)
- Ski resort parking fills quickly on powder days - use Sandalwood overflow lot with free shuttle
- Some north shore lots close seasonally for eagle nesting (November-April)
- Purchase Adventure Pass at Big Bear Discovery Center, 7-Eleven, or Big 5 Sporting Goods
Last updated: October 2025