Big Bear Discovery Center

Opened in 1998, the Big Bear Discovery Center welcomes more than 190,000 yearly visitors with weekly programs and eco-tours. Enjoy special events like outdoor concerts, theater productions, and nighttime interpretive programs in the Big Bear Discovery Center Amphitheater.

Our goal is to ensure your visit here is enjoyable and heightens your awareness to become a more knowledgeable and responsible caretaker of the San Bernardino National Forest.

We are located at: 40971 North Shore Drive/Hwy 38, Fawnskin, CA 92333

Call us for the latest information about the Center: (909) 382-2790

The Center's normal business hours: Thurs-Mon, from 9 am – 4 pm