Lakeview Point Scenic Overlook

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

San Bernardino National Forest (NF) · Open Access

7,113 ft
Elevation

Located just above 7,100 feet on State Highway 18 east of the Snow Valley ski area. This scenic overlook offers motorists their first view of Big Bear Lake. Butler Peak Fire Lookout is visible on the ridgeline above the highway. Open all year.

Getting there

34.23312, -117.02659 · 34°13'59.2"N 117°1'35.7"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, 5.7 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 Lakeview Point Scenic Overlook

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

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

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