Big Bear Discovery Center, Fawnskin

About Big Bear Discovery Center

Big Bear Discovery Center, located in Fawnskin, California, serves as the largest visitor center in Big Bear Valley and welcomes more than 190,000 visitors annually. The center offers interactive exhibits focused on environmental conservation and outdoor recreation throughout the San Bernardino National Forest. Visitors can participate in weekly programs and eco-tours led by trained volunteer naturalists who teach forest ecological principles in outdoor classroom settings. The center hosts special events including outdoor concerts, theater productions, and nighttime interpretive programs at the Big Bear Discovery Center Amphitheater. Exhibits cover topics such as eagle behavior, habitats, and conservation efforts. The facility provides forest information and helps visitors plan outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, hiking, mountain biking, skiing, and birding in the surrounding alpine lake and pine forest environment. A visit suits anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge of the mountains and become a more responsible caretaker of the natural landscape.