Facility · California ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Deep Creek, California Wild and Scenic River (Recreational) · Open Access
California Department of Fish and Game plants rainbow trout twice per month in spring, upstream from crossing. Small mountain creek, little water during drought periods, tributary to Deep Creek NW of Big Bear Lake; steep, forested on south side with willows and sage lining the banks.
Directions: From Lucerne Valley, at junction Hwy's 18-247; take Hwy 18 S, go 21 mi. to Big Bear City at junction Hwy 38. Take Hwy 38 W, go 8 mi. to Fawnskin. From Fawnskin go N on USFS Rd. 3N14 4.5 mi. to Holcomb Creek crossing. USFS Rd. 3N08 (Holcomb Creek Rd.) follows creek north.
34.30028, -116.98219 · 34°18'1.0"N 116°58'55.9"W
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| Precip in | 3.4 | 3.5 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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