Best Places to View Big Bear Meteor Showers

Big Bear is a prime viewing destination for meteor showers with its dark skies away from big city lights. Explore these Top Spots for meteor shower viewing and nightly stargazing!

1. Holcomb Valley Road

Off of North Shore Dr, Holcomb Valley Rd sits away from the central Big Bear area and most light pollution in the valley.

2. Woodland/Cougar Crest Trailheads

These national forest trail heads sit away from lighted areas making night sky viewing optimal. An Adventure Pass is required to park in these areas.

3. PCT Crossover on Hwy 18

Hunker down in this turnout along Hwy 18 (to Lucerne) where the Pacific Crest Trail crosses the road. Be mindful of cars in this area.

4. North Shore Lane

This byway off of North Shore Drive offers plenty of roadside parking. Find your viewing spot from here lakeside or forest side.

5. City Parks

Many of the parks in the Big Bear Valley offer clear views of the night sky. These are great places to spread out but some parks may have night time lights.

• Boulder Bay Park
• Veteran's Park
• Rotary Park
• Meadow Park
• Sugarloaf Park

6. Ranger Rd 2N08/Towne Trail

To access this area, park in the Pennsylvania Parking Lot in The Village and walk South up Knickerbocker Rd until you reach Ranger Rd 2N08 to your left. Continue up this road. This is a steep, unpaved service road that passes by Towne Trail in a clearing with open night sky views.

Happy Stargazing!