Visiting Upper Meadow
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Early morning and late afternoon are the best times to see animals.
- Keep your distance and do not feed wildlife.
Best time
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Places to visit near Upper Meadow
All places near Big Bear Lake →
Jenk's Lake
lake · 2 km

Santa Ana River Trail
trek · 4 km
Anderson Peak
viewpoint · 6 km
Sugarloaf Meadow
viewpoint · 8 km
Cedar Lake
lake · 10 km

Jepson Peak
viewpoint · 11 km
Other wildlife, forests & gardens nearby
Sand to Snow National Monument · San Bernardino24 kmSan Bernardino National Forest · Riverside37 kmWhitewater Preserve · Riverside37 kmMission Creek Preserve · Riverside37 kmPioneertown Mountains Preserve · San Bernardino40 kmBurns Piñon Ridge Reserve · San Bernardino51 kmHow to reach Upper Meadow
Nearest towns with a guide: Big Bear Lake (11 km) · Big Bear City (15 km) · Yucaipa (25 km). Coordinates 34.16500, -116.89768. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Upper Meadow?
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the places to visit near Upper Meadow?
Nearby: Jenk's Lake (lake, 2 km), Santa Ana River Trail (trek, 4 km), Anderson Peak (viewpoint, 6 km), Sugarloaf Meadow (viewpoint, 8 km), Cedar Lake (lake, 10 km), Jepson Peak (viewpoint, 11 km).
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