Can you drive up Bear Mountain?

Big Bear Lake is located in the San Bernardino Mountains and is an easy drive from most areas in southern California. From Beverly Hills it is approximately a 2 hour, 20 minute drive and from the City of San Bernardino (29 miles) – depending on traffic it is a 40 to 45 minute drive up the mountain.

Is Bear Mountain free?

Parking: Park at Bear Mountain State Park. Daily fee $10/vehicle in summer, weekends & holidays year-round. Purchase online at Empire Pass or at Bear Mountain State Park Office and other NYS Parks and Historic Sites.

Does Bear Mountain have bears?

As the name suggests, there are bears in Bear Mountain, NY — black bears, to be precise. The park authorities stay on top of the situation and take measures to close off parts of the park with increased bear sightings. Before your visit, make sure you know what to do in case of bear encounters.

How scary is the drive to Big Bear?

The drive up to Big Bear is not for the faint of heart. After the first three curves you may think you have it under control but the highway is full of windy, sudden and sharp turns. As you pass the 3,000-foot elevation sign, things get real.

Can you drive up Bear Mountain at night?

Open daily until 4:30PM, with the bears and coyotes going off exhibit at 4:00, the Bear Mountain Zoo and Trailside Museum is a perfect experience to add to your trip. It connects Palisades Interstate Parkway and US 9W on the west bank near Bear Mountain Inn to New York State Route 9D on the east.

How much does it cost to get into Bear Mountain State Park?

Admission Fees Parking is $7. Admission to the pool is $2 for adults, $1 for children 6-12. Cost for the zoo and trailside museums is $1 for ages 13 and over, while children 6-12 are 50 cents.

Do you have to pay for parking at Big Bear?

Get the full scoop on free and paid parking lots, season parking passes, and more for both resorts.

Are there bears in Westchester County?

The NYSDEC noted that while black bears are natural to the New York and Westchester County area, residents can take precautions to avoid contact. To learn more about how to reduce human-bear contact, check out the NYSDEC reducing human-bear conflict page, which includes more information and bear safety tips.

Are there grizzly bears in NY?

There are NO grizzly bears, brown bears, or polar bears in New York. Black bears are omnivorous and eat berries, fruit, acorns, nuts, seeds, insects, grubs, and carrion, grass, corn, honey, bird seed, trash, and pet food when available. In the spring, they can sometimes take fawns, fish, birds, and other small animals.

Are things open in Big Bear?

What is open? All indoor facilities, attractions, and indoor/outdoor dining are open along with lodging and shopping. We ask everyone to follow state/business orders regarding masking and social distancing.

Is Big Bear Bike Park open?

Big Bear Mountain Resort is excited to announce the Summit Bike Park will open for the Summer 2021 season with daily operations starting on June 11, 2020.