About this campground
Located just above 7,100 feet on State Highway 18 east of the Snow Valley ski area. This scenic overlook offers motorists their first view of Big Bear Lake. Butler Peak Fire Lookout is visible on the ridgeline above the highway. Open all year.
Directions
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Nearby federal campgrounds
- Bear CreekSan Bernardino National Forest1 mi
- Rim Nordic Ski AreaSan Bernardino National Forest1 mi
- Rim of the World Snow Play AreaSan Bernardino National Forest1 mi
- GREEN VALLEYSan Bernardino National Forest2 mi
- National Children's ForestSan Bernardino National Forest2 mi
- SHADY COVE GROUP CAMPGROUNDSan Bernardino National Forest2 mi
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Lakeview Point Scenic Overlook doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby California campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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