The Discovery Center is an educational and informational portal to the San Bernardino National Forest and is located within the heart of the Big Bear Valley.
40971 N Shore Dr Fawnskin , CA 92333 United States
Very informative and a beautiful setting. Bring a picnic , sit awhile and enjoy the view while the lake is still there ;-)
You trip to the outdoors starts here! Adventure Passes, fire permits, woodcutting permits, maps and so much more. Check out our video of the Discovery Center. Read more
Very informative guides will gladly answer any questions and help educate you on the area. Cool hands on displays.
The Big Bear Discovery Center is run by the San Bernardino National Forest . Find out about trail conditions, weather, and reserve camping spots!
They have thing for kids to do very friendly here and helpfully
Checkout the glowing in the dark rocks!
Maps, campsites , permits, everything you need to know to have fun in the San Bernardino Mountains .
Cool Echo chamber here lots of fun with kids
Free Wi-Fi at the Visitor's Center and the surrounding Bartlett parking lot! - Big Bear Lake Visitor Center
If you're looking for an inexpensive place to stay with your dog, this is it. Don't expect things to be nice/ comfortable for the cost. Service is lacking here as it is run by one person. Clean rooms. - Kirstin K
Took a day trip here from LB and was absolutely wowed by the natural beauty and relatively easy and BEAUTIFUL drive. It’s like being transported to another world. Came in March and snowy too! - Michael Morgan
Nice easy trail to do with kids. Can be crowded and hot in the summer. - eric bornemann