AUTHORIZED PATRONS

Active duty and retired military personnel, reservists, DoD employees and authorized family members may make reservations for the Big Bear facility. Priorities apply.

Authorized family members under the age of 18, other than spouse, may not reserve cabins or campsites and may not occupy the facilities unless accompanied by the sponsor parent/spouse.

The sponsor or spouse of sponsor whose name appears on the payment receipt must be present in the cabin or campsite during the entire stay. 

SUBLETTING IS PROHIBITED.  More than one sponsor’s name may appear on the payment receipt if requested at time of payment.

CABINS & RESERVATIONS:
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The Big Bear Recreational Facility has eight cabins which may be reserved on a year round basis. Reservations can be made up to two months in advance beginning with the 1st working day of the current month. (Example: 01 December through February 2009).

Each cabin has a bedroom downstairs with a queen-size bed and armoire with dresser. The upstairs loft has two full-size beds and dresser. Bed linens, blankets, pillows, bath towels, hand towels, wash clothes and a bath mat are provided. The dining room has a table with seating for six. The living room has a sofa and loveseat with a coffee table, wood-burning fireplace, a 27" flat-screen television and DVD/VHS player. Each cabin kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, gas range/oven, microwave oven, coffee maker and can opener. Cooking items such as pots and pans are provided as well as dishes and flatware for six. A charcoal grill and picnic table is provided for each cabin. All cabins are stocked with adequate cleaning equipment (vacuum, sponge, mop, broom, etc.). In addition, the Main Lodge has a limited supply of high chairs and playpens available for checkout.

The maximum occupancy of a cabin is six people (adults, children and infants).  At no time will the “floor load” limit of six occupants be exceeded.

The following is the priority for making reservations:
Day 1: Active duty military stationed aboard a Marine Corps installation.
Day 2: All service active duty.
Day 3: Retirees, reservists, Dependants and DoD personnel.
One day reservations are not authorized on weekends and/or holidays for cabins.
Friday, Saturday & Holidays*. . . . . . . .. . . Weekend & Holiday rates apply
Sunday - Thursday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weekday rates apply

The authorized patron or dependant must be present at check in time. Subletting or transferring reservations is not permitted.
Friday or Saturday reservations are packaged as Friday and Saturday.
Holiday reservations have a three day minimum.

 
• Cabin reservations are accepted in person at the Entertainment Ticket Office, Bldg. 2524, MCAS Miramar or by calling (858) 577-4126/4141 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Friday ONLY. 

• Reservations must be paid in full at the time the reservation is made.

• Payment may be made by cash, check, money order or credit card.  Checks and money orders should be made payable to “MCCS Fund”.

• If time permits a receipt will be mailed as proof of confirmation for the reservations and must be presented to the attendant at the Big Bear facility upon registration.  Otherwise, you may call to confirm your reservation.

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CAMPSITES & RESERVATIONS
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The campsites are open year round, weather permitting. There are five RV sites with hook-ups and five tent sites. Tent camping is permitted only in specified campsite areas.  The maximum total occupancy of an RV/campsite is eight people (adults, children and infants).

Reservations
• Reservations can be made up to two months in advance beginning with the 1st working day of the current month. (Example, 01 June through August 2009).

• RV/Tent Campsite reservations may be made at the Big Bear Recreation Facility in person or by telephone by calling (909) 866-3965. Campsite reservations are not accepted at the Entertainment Ticket Office.

• Reservations must be paid in full at the time the reservation is made.

If time permits a receipt will be mailed as proof of confirmation for the reservations and must be presented to the attendant at the Big Bear facility upon registration.  Otherwise, you may call to confirm your reservation.

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FEES & CHARGES

Cancellation:
Reservations can be cancelled up fourteen days in advance. The pre-payment will be refunded, minus a ten dollar ($10.00) cancellation fee, (Fee is required to recoup original CC charge to MCCS by CC Company) or the customer may accept a credit voucher for a future stay. Credits are good for one year from the date of issue.
Payments are forfeited for cancellations made within 48 hours of check in. Refunds or credits are not available. However, at anytime, the proof of Military Orders or medical necessity, will qualify for your reservation to be refunded in full.

* If the Friday or Saturday that you visit falls on a weekend, the $90 Weekend Rate is voided by the Hoilday Rate. Therefore, a fee of $120 will apply.

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RENTAL ITEMS

Pontoon Boat
Whole Day (plus gas)	$150
Half Day (plus gas)	$90
Fishing Boat (14')
Whole Day (plus gas)	$50
Half Day (plus gas)	$30
Canoes
Whole & Half Day	$25/day

CLICK IMAGE ABOVE TO ENLARGE

Note:  Pontoon Boat is located at Big Bear Marina and in a pre-paid slip. Transportation, launch and recovery are will be provided for fishing boat and canoe and are included in the boat rental fee.  You are required, however, to fill the boat fuel tank prior to requesting pick-up by Lodge Attendant unless the boat is already docked in a slip at the lake. There are no hourly rental rates for boats.  Boats are available for rental May – October, weather permitting.

There are other items available for rental or check-out at the Main Lodge (i.e., pool table, snow sleds, board games, books, movies, etc.).

CHECK-IN & OUT

Check Out
Patrons are required to clean cabins and campsites before checking out. Patrons must notify the Lodge Attendant prior to departure to have their cabin or campsite inspected. Check out time for the cabins and campsites is from 8 a.m. through 11 a.m. There will be a charge for broken, damaged or missing items.

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GENERAL REGULATIONS

The following regulations have been established.  It is expected that all patrons using the Big Bear Recreation Facility will strictly adhere to these general regulations:

1. NO PETS ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES.

2. Quiet hours will exist in the facility between the hours of 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. Please be considerate of others when listening to your radio, TV or other audio device. If you can hear the music outside your cabin/campsite, it is too loud. Remember, sound travels farther in the still night air, so please be especially considerate in the evening. PLEASE REPORT ANY DISTURBANCE TO THE LODGE ATTENDANTS. Inappropriate behavior or disturbances will not be tolerated. Guests may be asked to leave for failure to comply.

3. The Forest Department permits campfires in approved fire pits and fireplaces ONLY.

4. Only charcoal is to be used in the barbecues.

5. For medical needs, check with the Lodge Attendants. If an emergency arises after hours, there is a door buzzer button at the front door of the Main Lodge to awaken the on-duty attendant.

6. Civilians that are not guests of military patrons are not permitted on the premises.  Please notify the staff if unauthorized individuals are observed on the grounds.

7. Driving or parking any vehicle or trailer except in designated areas is prohibited. Vehicles, including motorcycles, will not be driven within the facility except for access or egress. Vehicles should be parked on the asphalt surface at all times.  Because of the dry climate, the environment takes a long time to recover from tire track damage.

8. Only motorcycles licensed for the street may be operated in designated areas of the National Forest. Motorcycles must be equipped with a Forest Service approved spark arrester, and be in proper working order. Maps of these areas are available at the Main Lodge and the Ranger Station on the North Shore of Big Bear Lake.

9. The possession of firearms, including air powered weapons and bow weapons, is prohibited on the facility grounds. The discharging of fireworks is prohibited.

10. Check with attendants for information on local facilities, activities and restaurants. The Lodge has a recreation room, which includes a big screen television and fireplace.

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IMPORTANT REMINDERS

1. Confirm dates and duration of visit: Check confirmed reservations on receipt or call to verify dates. Review brochure or web page information.

2. Check that your automobile is properly maintained and equipped for emergency needs and inclement weather.

3. Board pet(s) in kennel.  No pets are permitted on grounds at Big Bear Recreational Facility.

4. ROAD CONDITIONS CALL: Calif. Highway Patrol at (714) 788-6501 or CALTRANS at 1-800-427-7623

5. Refer to the brochure or web site for detailed directions and map. Have facility phone number available for assistance at (909) 866-3965. Drive safely and plan to encounter traffic.

ALWAYS bring snow chains for your vehicle’s tires during the winter months of November through March.  Even 4x4 vehicles with snow tires must have chains in the vehicle when snow chains are mandatory for other vehicles.

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DIRECTIONS TO RECREATIONAL FACILITY

From San Diego take I-15 north to I-215 north. North on I-215 to I-10. East on I-10 to I-210 north. Take I-210 north to HWY 330 (Running Springs). This will put you on the mountain road. Halfway up the mountain 330 changes to HWY 18 east as you approach Running Springs (same road, different name). Continue around the mountain until you come to the Big Bear Dam. Turn right; continue east on Big Bear Blvd. (HWY 18), through town. Turn left on Paine Rd. across from the Chevron Gas Station. Follow the road around to the traffic signal. Continue through traffic signal passing the school, McDonald’s and Carl’s Jr. Continue on Big Bear Blvd. until Moornridge Rd. Turn right onto Moonridge Rd. and continue ½ miles until you come to Elm St., which is the third street on the right. Turn right on Elm St., continue down Elm St. about 1/4 mile and turn right on Switzerland Drive. Make an immediate left down the paved/dirt access road at the USMC Big Bear Recreational Facility sign.

Follow road about 1/4 mile and turn left into the entrance driveway.

For a map along with the above printed directions, click here to download a 1.1 MB pdf.

WARNING:
Do not use the unpaved road from Snow Summit ski area (Summit Blvd.) during the winter months.
The access road is not maintained or snow-plowed.