About Big Bear Jeep Experience
Big Bear Jeep Experience runs guided off-road tours into the rugged backcountry surrounding Big Bear Lake, taking guests well beyond the paved roads and busy lakefront into the San Bernardino National Forest. Led by knowledgeable local guides, the tours combine four-wheeling thrills with the region's mining history, alpine scenery, and wildlife.
Guests ride in open-air Jeeps on guided routes that climb to panoramic ridgelines, roll through historic Holcomb Valley gold-mining country, and reach overlooks with sweeping views of the lake and high desert beyond. Tours are offered in multiple lengths, from shorter scenic loops to longer half-day backcountry adventures, with guides narrating the area's Gold Rush past and pointing out points of interest along the trail. Trips run year-round, with snow-season routes adding a wintry dimension.
The appeal is the access and the storytelling — these are trails most visitors would never find or attempt on their own, explored with a guide who knows the history and the terrain. It is an ideal pick for groups and families who want adventure without driving their own vehicle off-road, and a popular way to see the wild side of Big Bear that lies just minutes from the village.
