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Within 5 km of the centre

Read at the ground point within 500 m of the centre whose height is the median of 121 points, Copernicus 30 m model, on 2026-11-14. The map opens on that point.

Lowest
1,765 m5,790 ft
Median
2,131 m6,991 ft
Highest
2,490 m8,169 ft
West to east, 10 km2,053 to 2,171 m
South to north, 10 km1,843 to 2,379 m

Coordinates

34.24390, -116.91140 · 34°14'38.04"N 116°54'41.04"W · UTM zone 11N (EPSG:32611) · MGRS 11S NT 08158 89203

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Frequently asked questions

What is the elevation of Big Bear Lake in feet and metres?

Big Bear Lake is at 2,061 m, or 6,762 ft, above sea level, read at a point within 500 m of its centre whose height is the median of the area. Within 5 km of the centre the ground runs from 1,765 m to 2,490 m.

Is Big Bear Lake at high altitude?

Moderately. At 2,061 m (6,762 ft), Big Bear Lake is above 1,500 m (4,900 ft), where some visitors feel short of breath, but below the 2,500 m (8,200 ft) from which altitude sickness becomes common.

What is the highest point near Big Bear Lake?

Within 5 km of the centre, the highest ground is 2,490 m (8,169 ft) at 34.22054, -116.89238. The lowest is 1,765 m (5,790 ft) at 34.20033, -116.91846.

How is the elevation of Big Bear Lake measured?

From the Copernicus DEM, a 30 m elevation model made from satellite radar between 2011 and 2015. It includes roofs and trees, so the figure is read at the point whose height is the median of 121 points within 500 m of the centre, rather than at one point that may fall on a building.