The Top 10 Natural Monuments around Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 10
beautiful natural monuments around Big Bear Lake. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around Big Bear Lake. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 20, 2025
Grand Viewpoint, San Bernardino National Forest
Highlight • Viewpoint
From here you get fantastic views south to the 10,000-footers of San Bernardino National Forest. A helpful map kiosk provides information on the view.
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Bluff Lake Reserve
Highlight • Lake
The lake is a pristine mountain marsh that sits at 7,600 ft above sea level. The trail around the lake is easy and surrounded by boulders and towering pines.
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Castle Rock
Highlight • Natural Monument
Castle Rock is a boulder pile that makes a popular destination for its scenic views that look out upon Big Bear Lake and the surrounding mountains.
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Crystal Mountain
Highlight • Summit
Crystal Mountain is popular for crystal hunting. Bring a bag and some tools and you can have a fun adventure discovering clear crystals along the trail!
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Lookout Point
Highlight • Viewpoint
From here you can see south to the 10,000-footers of San Bernardino as well as north to Big Bear Lake. The final mile up to lookout point is an easy, lightly trafficked dirt road.
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