Ski resort and golf course · Big Bear Lake
Bear Mountain review
Bear Mountain is a winter ski and snowboard area with a 9-hole golf course in warmer months. It suits skiers seeking varied terrain and summer visitors planning a golf round, and is about 1.7 miles from Snow Summit's main address.
- Best for: A second mountain
- 1.7 mi from Snow Summit
- Season: Winter skiing, summer golf
- Our score 6.6/10
At a glance
- Ski resort and 9-hole golf course
- 43092 Goldmine Drive, Big Bear Lake
- Winter skiing and summer golf
- Golf tee times are recommended
- Best for: a second mountain or summer golf
- Official website: bigbearmountainresort.com
Our score
6.6 /10
The terrain and dual-season setting stand out, but peak-time crowds and reliance on snowmaking pull the result down.
- The experience itself 8
- Value 5
- Crowds and wait 4
- Setting and access 8
What it is known for
Big Bear Mountain Resort presents Bear Mountain as a winter ski and snowboard area and the site of its 9-hole golf course during warmer months.
Reviewers appreciate the range from beginner terrain to advanced runs, while repeated complaints focus on long lift lines and artificial-snow conditions during lighter winters.
Strengths and limits
Pros
- Terrain for several ability levels
- Summer golf at the base area
- Two distinct seasonal uses
Cons
- Long lift lines at peak times
- Conditions can depend heavily on snowmaking
- Golf requires advance planning during busy periods
Before you go
When is Bear Mountain used for skiing or golf?
Winter operations focus on skiing and snowboarding, while the golf course operates in warmer months, per Big Bear Mountain Resort's golf and operating-information pages.
Should golfers book ahead?
Tee times are not mandatory for every visit, but they are strongly recommended and walk-ins depend on availability, per the resort's own golf page.
Which website has the current operating information?
Use Big Bear Mountain Resort's own golf and operating-information pages, since seasonal dates depend on weather and conditions, per the resort.
Where it is
Nearby alternatives
Who reviewed this
Jenna Whitcomb
Local guide editor
Jenna Whitcomb edits Near Big Bear. Every place on this page was checked against the business's own website and OpenStreetMap on the date below.
- Updated
- September 22, 2026