• Reservations
    • Calendar
    • Co-Working
    • Photo Gallery
  • Travel Info
    • Directions / Map
    • Weather
    • Road Conditions
    • Is it snowing in Big Bear?
    • Public Transportation
    • FAQ
    • PCT Pacific Crest Trail INFO
    • Why #BookDirect
  • Activities
    • Lakeside Trail
    • Hiking
    • Swimming
    • Oktoberfest
    • Plant Based Restaurants in Big Bear Lake
    • Day Trips
    • Ski / Snowboard
  • Groups 20+
  • Contact
BIG BEAR HOSTEL
  • Reservations
    • Calendar
    • Co-Working
    • Photo Gallery
  • Travel Info
    • Directions / Map
    • Weather
    • Road Conditions
    • Is it snowing in Big Bear?
    • Public Transportation
    • FAQ
    • PCT Pacific Crest Trail INFO
    • Why #BookDirect
  • Activities
    • Lakeside Trail
    • Hiking
    • Swimming
    • Oktoberfest
    • Plant Based Restaurants in Big Bear Lake
    • Day Trips
    • Ski / Snowboard
  • Groups 20+
  • Contact
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Helpful local links and Discounts below

Airbnb Guests?
Did you know you can save ~20% next time by booking direct on our websites ..!?

Big Bear Hostel
Book Big Bear Hostel Private or Shared Rooms Direct

Small Private Rentals for 1-50 guests

Big Bear Group Cabin Rentals

Did you know we rent our buildings to group retreats of 20, 30, 40, or 50 guests! - BigBearGroups.com

Did you know you can book over 1000 places to stay in Big Bear with no extra fees at: Hipinn.com ?
(Vacation Homes, Hotels, Hostels, BNBs, Resorts, Condos, and more! ) 
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Ski Resorts open for 2025/2026 season! 
Snow Summit is 1 mile away. 
https://www.bigbearmountainresort.com
Resorts usually open from late November- mid April.
Starting in May the Summer chairlift takes sightseers, hikers and mountain bikers up the mountain. 
But lift tickets in advance for best price. 

Free Lift Ticket on your Birthday! 

Sports Equipment Rentals (15% Discount)
Getboards.com Sport Shop is right next door.
Get all your ski and snowboard rentals and equipment arranged the night before so you are ready to go in the morning.
15% off ski/board/bike rentals: https://rentals.getboards.com/affiliate/1/1

PARKING
We have free on-site parking and overflow next door.
Park in any available parking space on a first come first served basis.
We can show you where to park at check in. 
There is no parking allowed on city streets during snow conditions or you will be towed. 
 
Real Time Road Conditions
https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/
(Turn on all Road Conditions options and zoom in on Big Bear area) 

Road Info / Chain Requirements
https://kbhr933.com/big-bear-roads/

EV Charging
- 6 Tesla Superchargers nearby in village.
- 12 Telsa Superchargers at VONS shopping center / Starbucks
- Level 2 charging in village public parking (Chargepoint.com)
- Level 2 in our parking lot: https://www.bigbeargrouprentals.com/big-bear-lake-electric-vehicle-ev-car-charging.html

Things to do
https://www.bigbeargrouprentals.com/activities.html
 
Village Location / Restaurants 
There are over 20 fantastic restaurants nearby. Walk to pizza, burgers, Thai, crepes, Poki bowl, Himalayan, fast food, sandwich shop, steak house, Mexican, barbecue, noodles, Chinese, Indian, sushi, ice cream, candy shop, tacos, pancakes, brew pubs and more!
 
Big Bear Weather
https://WeatherBigBear.com
https://BensWeather.com

Thanks,
Grayson (owner)
John (co-host, lives next door to the property) 909-567-6947 Voice/SMS

Have a great stay!
Book Now


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​You can also find us on the official Big Bear visitor center website: BigBear.com
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Big Bear Hostel

527 Knickerbocker Road
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315-1951

Contact

(909) 866-8900 voice
(909) 567-6947 sms/txt
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[email protected]
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DBA: Big Bear Hostel

License 00024532

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ACCESSIBILITY INFO
  • Reservations
    • Calendar
    • Co-Working
    • Photo Gallery
  • Travel Info
    • Directions / Map
    • Weather
    • Road Conditions
    • Is it snowing in Big Bear?
    • Public Transportation
    • FAQ
    • PCT Pacific Crest Trail INFO
    • Why #BookDirect
  • Activities
    • Lakeside Trail
    • Hiking
    • Swimming
    • Oktoberfest
    • Plant Based Restaurants in Big Bear Lake
    • Day Trips
    • Ski / Snowboard
  • Groups 20+
  • Contact