Bear Creek

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

San Bernardino National Forest (NF) · Open Access

5,645 ft
Elevation

Bear Creek below Big Bear Lake provides southern California anglers with fast action fishing for wild brown and rainbow trout in a picturesque setting. Access into the canyon through several trails will challenge most hiker/anglers on the climb out. Check Sport Fishing Regulations. Remote, steep canyon stream with many waterfalls. For information about accessing Bear Creek from Forest Road 1N09, please call the Mill Creek Ranger Station at (909) 382-2882.

Getting there

34.23151, -117.00063 · 34°13'53.4"N 117°0'2.3"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in3.43.52.20.70.50.10.70.30.40.51.32.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Bear Creek

Can you reserve a site at Bear Creek?
No. Bear Creek is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Bear Creek

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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