Yes, it is possible to see a black bear in Big Bear. Sightings are relatively rare and you are more likely to see a bear by visiting the Big Bear Alpine Zoo.
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Katmai National Park (Alaska)The majority of the bears in North America live in Alaska. The highest concentration of grizzly bears in the United States is in Katmai National Park. The park was established in 1918 to protect the brown bears that frequent the area, and today it's home to an estimated 2,000 grizzlies.
The AnimalsOthers have birth defects or were orphaned at a young age. Still others were once illegal pets. Big Bear Alpine Zoo provides a home for artic, grey, red, and San Joaquin kit foxes, snowy, barn, and burrowing owls, golden and bald eagles, black and grizzly bears, gray wolves, and even two snow leopards.
Swimming RulesFrom the Big Bear Municipal Water District: In the summer months, swimming is permitted in Big Bear Lake at your own risk! There are NO lifeguards on duty and swimmers must stay within 50 feet of the shore or within 20 feet of a private dock.
There are no current health advisories for this water body. Conditions may change quickly. Check before entering the water and know how to spot a harmful algal bloom.