Directions & Parking
Everything you need to get to the Big Bear Rodeo Grounds and park with ease.
The Rodeo Grounds
The Big Bear Rodeo & Carnival takes place at the Big Bear Rodeo Grounds on Sandalwood Drive, right in the heart of Big Bear Lake. The grounds are easily accessible from all directions.
Address
103 Sandalwood Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Getting Here
From Los Angeles / Orange County
Take I-10 East to I-215 North → CA-330 North to Running Springs → Continue on CA-18 East to Big Bear Lake. Approximately 2 hours depending on traffic.
From San Diego
Take I-15 North to CA-210 East → I-215 North → CA-330 North to Running Springs → CA-18 East to Big Bear Lake. Approximately 2.5 hours.
From Las Vegas / Desert
Take I-15 South to CA-247 South → CA-18 West through Lucerne Valley to Big Bear Lake. Approximately 3 hours.
From Inland Empire
Take CA-330 North from San Bernardino through Running Springs, then CA-18 East to Big Bear Lake. Approximately 1 hour.
Parking
General Parking
Parking is available in designated lots near the rodeo grounds. Arrive early on Saturday and Sunday for the best spots. Follow signs and parking staff throughout town to get to the nearest lots.
Shuttle Service
Free shuttles run continuously from remote lots to the main entrance.
ADA Parking
Accessible parking is available near the main entrance for vehicles displaying a valid ADA placard. Drop-off zones are also available at the gate.
Pro Tips
- • Arrive at least 30 minutes before events to allow time for parking and shuttles.
- • Mountain roads can have traffic delays on holiday weekends — check Caltrans for road conditions.
- • Mountain Transit will have a stop on the Red Line — Rodeo weekend with a new stop! For no parking worries and direct drop off, check out the Red Line on mountaintransit.org.
- • Ride-share drop-off and pickup zone is located at the main entrance.