From Las Vegas & High Desert
Driving directions to Big Bear Lake from Las Vegas and the High Desert Region.
Research all route options before traveling.
Hwy. 18 (east entrance) via I-15 through Lucerne Valley
From the Las Vegas Area:
- Take the Interstate 15 South, to Hwy. 247 South (through Barstow).
- Take Hwy. 247 to Lucerne Valley.
- After two stop signs turn left onto Hwy. 18 toward the mountains.
- Follow Hwy. 18 around the north end (North Shore Dr.) to Stanfield Cutoff, turn left and proceed over the bridge.
- At the stoplight turn right onto Big Bear Blvd.
From the High Desert Communities:
- From Bear Valley Road take Hwy. 18 East to Lucerne Valley. Hwy. 18 bears right (south) in Lucerne Valley and heads toward the mountains.
- Follow Hwy. 18 around the north end (North Shore Dr.) to Stanfield Cutoff, turn left and proceed over the bridge.
- At the stoplight turn right onto Big Bear Blvd.
