Winter brings about 120 inches of snowfall and temperatures that average low 40's during the day, and mid 20's at night. Big Bear also features a public zoo, a nine hole golf course, seven public campgrounds, dining, entertainment and shopping. It has a maximum depth of 72 feet and over 23 miles of shoreline. Lake activities include fishing, water skiing, jet skiing, sailing, swimming and boating. Both provide skiing and snowboarding November through April.
Night skiing is also available weather permitted.
The remaining Southland visitors come from San Bernardino, Orange County and San Diego Counties.