Wood-carved bear statues in Big Bear Village surrounded by colorful fall trees and evergreens at sunrise in October.

road closure, use alternate route

Highway 38 is closed from Angelus Oaks to Lakewood Rd (before Irwin Lake) due to the road washout from mudslides. No estimated reopening date.

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Big bear observatory with big bear lake in foreground for travel guide website Big Bear Waypoint
Two women hiking on a forest trail surrounded by pine trees in Big Bear Lake, California.
Assorted gourmet street food served in eco-friendly trays at a Big Bear Lake restaurant.
Event staff in yellow shirt preparing for a community event in Big Bear Lake.
Hands typing on a laptop near a bright window at sunrise, representing Big Bear Lake news and updates.