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Parking
Plenty of parking available including RV parking; fee-based parking lot requiring valid recreation pass
About Big Bear Discovery Center
Nature center with exhibits & events. Sizable visitor center offering nature-based exhibitions, eco-tours, an amphitheater & trail maps.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Nature Center
- Highlights
- Interactive displays, guided nature walks, wildlife viewing, children's discovery zone
- Hours
- 9am-4pm daily (closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays
- Amenities
- Gift shop, restrooms, picnic tables, amphitheater, ample parking
What visitors say
This is such a great stop for everything if you just want to explore. Bonus points if you bring kiddos with you! We spent about 2 hours here and honestly? We had a blast. There’s trails everywhere, the center is full of animals and my…
The center is located on the north side of Rim of the World Byway (Route 38) on the north side of the Big Bear Lake. Hours of operation vary, and they are only open from 0900 – 1600 hours daily and closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. The…
Great place to stop in and explore. Clean restrooms, gift shop, learning/information areas and trails. Definitely worth your time to visit!
From 1,573 Google reviews
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