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A quick-reference snapshot of Big Bear Lake — elevation, the lake itself, population, ZIP codes and geography — the stable facts behind one of Southern California's favorite mountain towns.
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These are the enduring facts about Big Bear. For live market numbers — median price, days on market, inventory — see the market report, which Rachael updates from the MLS.
The City of Big Bear Lake sits at about 6,752 feet in the San Bernardino Mountains of San Bernardino County, on the south shore of the lake. The lake surface sits near 6,743 feet.
Big Bear Lake is a reservoir roughly 7 miles long and up to 2.5 miles wide, covering about 2,971 acres with a maximum depth near 72 feet — the largest recreational lake in Southern California easily reached by car.
The incorporated City of Big Bear Lake had a population of about 5,046 at the 2020 census, with thousands more across the unincorporated communities of Big Bear City, Sugarloaf, Fawnskin, Erwin Lake, Lake Williams and Baldwin Lake. The valley’s population swings dramatically with weekend and holiday visitors.
Three state highways reach Big Bear — Highway 330, Highway 38 and Highway 18 — and the nearest commercial airport, LA/Ontario (ONT), is about an hour down the hill.
Straight answers from a local Big Bear Broker Associate. This is general information; verify time-sensitive details (hours, prices, schedules) with the venue or provider directly.
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