Information, documents, and links to resources about the Southwest Shore, the Forest Service, and the Big Bear area
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Recent containment of the Line Fire has progressed to the point where the Forest Service has created an Exemption Permit to allow limited access to Recreational Residence cabins for purposes of "critical maintenance, repair, security, and winterizing activities..."
State Route 18 (Big Bear Blvd.) will be closed in both directions from Big Bear Dam to Modoc Drive (see map) for a “grind and pave” project, weekdays beginning Monday, October 14 to Friday, October 25, 2024, 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Forest Service may restrict SWS cabin access again, according to FS representatives at Big Bear Community Meeting on October 5.
California Dept. of Insurance announces 1-year moratorium on insurance cancellations and non-renewals for residents in 91xxx zip codes.
2024 Southwest Shore T-Shirts are coming soon, but your order must be received by Friday, May 31. Order now — Don’t miss out!
Important! Your 2024 Forest Service Permit Fee Invoice must be paid on time by January 1. Read this post for more details.
Please complete and submit the attached Cabin Insurance Survey, so that we can benefit from learning about Cabin Insurance costs among the 14,000+ Forest Service cabins nationwide.