Big Bear Lake, The ultimate dog-friendly destination year-round

Three dogs run along a narrow dirt path in the forest at Big Bear Lake, CA. A smiling golden retriever is on the left. In the center is a smaller dog, and to the right is a larger black-and-white dog with its tongue out. Trees line the sides of the path, and sunlight filters through the branches in this dog-friendly area.

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Big Bear Lake, CA, in the San Bernardino Mountains, is a haven for dog lovers looking for a getaway in any season. Whether you’re into summer swims, fall hikes, winter … Continued Read more.

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Where to stay, dine and sip

Happy Group Of Friends Hanging Out At Beach House having fun and drinking beer on autumn day

From chalets, cabins and cottages to lodges and full-service resorts, a wide variety of pet-friendly hotels and vacation

Hit the happy trails

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The hiking trails are definitely for the dogs in Big Bear Lake! With 100 miles of trails, you can choose your

Make a big splash

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It’s not hard to get lured in by the lake lifestyle, especially when your canine companions are welcome on the

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Rescues and Adoption

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Food and Wine

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Things to Do

Water dog heaven!

Canoeing Rafting Boats

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Hiking Parks Gardens

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Lodging and Camping

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Reader Experiences

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Waterfalls!

Waterfalls

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Beaches

Splash! Everybody in the water!

Lakes and Rivers

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Big Bear Lake, The ultimate dog-friendly destination year-round

Photo by Visit Big Bear Lake

Show your care for Big Bear

Where to stay, dine and sip

Hit the happy trails

Photo by Visit Big Bear.

Make a big splash

Photo by Visit Big Bear.

Where's my cookie, Doc?

Check out our DogTrekker® Paw Press blog

Ready to expand your pack?

Pay no attention to the dog behind the table

Is your dog bored bored bored?

Water dog heaven!

Don't eat the flowers please

Naptime?

So here's my story...

Our barketing department

Lights, camera, treat!

All the news that fits!

Waterfalls!

Cowabunga!

Splash! Everybody in the water!