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From Las Vegas & High Desert

Driving directions to Big Bear Lake from Las Vegas and the High Desert Region.

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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.
Map indicating freeways to Big Bear Lake, California
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