Big Bear Jeep Experience
Big Bear Jeep Experience
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The only USFS-permitted off-road tour in Big Bear

You drive.We guide.

You drive our Jeeps and follow our guides through Big Bear's world-famous off-road trails. From scenic intros to legendary rock crawling, pick your trail.

USFS Permitted
The only one in Big Bear
No Experience
Beginner trails, guides coach you
Real Trails
Beginner → advanced rock crawling
Two-Way Radio
Live coaching every mile
USFS

U.S. Forest Service Permitted Operator

We are proud to be the only off-road tour company permitted by the U.S. Forest Service to operate in the Big Bear area.

Jeep Tours · 01

Choose
your trail.

No matter what your personality, Big Bear Jeep Experience has the trip for you. Sightseeing tours for the timid, an introduction to off-roading for the curious, and advanced rock crawling trails for the seasoned off-roader.

Intermediate Featured · Most Popular
Trail 02

John Bull Jr

Our most popular trip

More technical, more excitement, a stronger taste of Big Bear's trail system without going extreme.

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Beginner
Trail 01

The Pinnacles

Introduction to 4WD

Sightseeing for the timid, mountain scenery, trail coaching, just enough terrain to feel like a real adventure.

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Advanced Rock Crawling
Trail 03

Gold Mountain

The rock crawling trip

Advanced trail. Iconic Big Bear features, The Ledge, The Brain, The Rock Garden, huge views, and serious off-road credibility.

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Passenger Tour
Trail 04

Tourzilla Guided Tour

We drive, you ride

Want the Big Bear off-road experience without taking the wheel? Our off-road safari, ride with a guide and enjoy the trail from the passenger seat.

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About Us · 02

You drive
our Jeeps.We guide.

Big Bear Jeep Experience puts you behind the wheel of a fully-built Jeep while expert guides lead the route, demonstrate obstacles, and coach you through the trail by radio. Not a rental. Not a bus tour. A real off-road experience built for drivers.

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Book · 03

Book your
experience now

Our Jeep fleet is small. Tours book on a first-come, first-served basis, reserve your experience before your date fills up.

Find Us · 04

Big Bear Lake,
California.

Address
42011 Big Bear Blvd, Unit A
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Phone
Departures
9 AM · 1:30 PM · 5:30 PM
arrive 15 min early
Walk-ins welcome. Call (909) 420-5828 to reserve ahead and lock in your time slot.
Reviews · 05

What our
guests say.

Real Google reviews from drivers who came up the mountain. First-timers, families, and seasoned off-roaders. The trails do the talking.

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Desi and Cameron provide a fantastic experience for the adventurous. We did an expert-level trail and put our highly upgraded jeep through some technical trails. Cameron drove the lead Jeep, jumped out, and ran back to take videos on our phones.
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Paul J.
Expert Trail · with Cameron
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Amazing experience, highly recommended! Tyler was our tour guide and I can't say enough good things about our trip with him. The trails had just the right mix of adventure and amazing views.
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William K.
Off-Road · with Tyler
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Took a father-son weekend and so glad we chose Big Bear Off Road!! Connor was awesome from start to finish. Couldn't have asked for a better experience all around.
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John K.
Father-Son Weekend · with Connor
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We had an amazing off-roading experience in Big Bear. From start to finish, everything was well organized and professional. Tyler truly made the trip unforgettable. He was knowledgeable about the trails.
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Richard C.
Off-Road · with Tyler
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When you come across something soooo good you simultaneously want to tell everyone and don't want anyone to know about it. Allen was an amazing host. The team here is amazing and their customer service is top tier.
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Christina G.
Off-Road · with Allen
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My wife and I decided to book this experience anticipating a fun ride throughout Big Bear. What we got was a true off-roading experience and some nice interesting history lessons sprinkled in there. Alan was very funny.
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Victor R.
Off-Road · with Alan
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We had the greatest time with Tyler today! He is very knowledgeable of the area and how to maneuver the jeep over the crazy terrain. He shared a lot of interesting facts about the region.
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Lisa F.
Off-Road · with Tyler
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Great experience all around. The Jeep excursion was fun, well organized, and the guide really knew what they were doing. Awesome views and just the right amount of adventure.
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Will L.
Off-Road
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If you're heading to Big Bear and want an experience you'll never forget, book an off-roading trip with Alan. Seriously, he's the best! From the moment we met him, he was friendly, knowledgeable, and full of great energy.
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Kasey H.
Off-Road · with Alan
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The best experience I have had in such a long time! Allan was knowledgeable, fun, kept us alive, and had a killer playlist! The trail was a perfect mixture of adrenaline and scenery.
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Caitlin B.
Off-Road · with Allan
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Absolutely amazing experience and Connor was a wonderful instructor! You drive your own jeep behind the instructor's jeep and he gives you guidance the whole way through.
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Faiz-ur R.
Self-Drive · with Connor
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Me and my family did the John Bull Jr Trail and it was amazing! There were 5 of us so we got the 4 door jeep. Our guide was Connor and he was the best! He explained everything super well and made the experience very fun and 10/10.
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Jena K.
John Bull Jr · with Connor
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Don't think, just book! I can't speak highly enough about the time I had at Big Bear Off Road Experience! They provide you with all the equipment you need for an amazing rock-crawling Jeep experience.
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Dave G.
Rock Crawling
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We had THE BEST time 4x4'ing with Big Bear Off Road Experience!! Tyler is amazing!! He's hilarious and a super fun guide and had us laughing our asses off all day rock crawling!! We did Gold Mountain and loved every second of it!
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Andrea S.
Gold Mountain · with Tyler
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Let me start by saying I am an avid off roader! Called to schedule a Squeeze tour, and they took great care of us. The Jeeps are dialed in, the trail puts you through real off-roading paces, and the guide knew the terrain inside out.
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Jonathan R.
Self-Drive · Avid Off-Roader
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My friends, family and I make a yearly trip to Big Bear and went on this Off Road experience recently. We had a blast! We had 3 littles under 5 and what an adventure they had. Our tour guide shared so much of the history of Big Bear.
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Brittney J.
Off-Road · Family Trip
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Was so much. Tyler the tour guide was absolutely amazing. I've never done anything like this before and he helped me calmly navigate all the tight squeezes and boulders. He was very informative on the history. 10/10 would recommend.
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Dana D.
Self-Drive · with Tyler
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I wish I could give this tour 20 stars! Our tour guide's name was Alen. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and very, very funny! Truly, this is one of the best tours I've ever been on.
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Brittany S.
Off-Road · with Alen
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I surprised my husband with the intermediate experience of the Squeeze and John Bull Jr and it was wonderful from start to finish, even without any previous experience which he was worried about. Our guide Tyler was funny, knowledgeable, and the whole trip was a highlight.
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Madeleine O.
Squeeze & John Bull Jr · with Tyler
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Excellent experience combining wheeling with local history and great views. Short drive into the woods and you're hearing about Big Bear's founding and gold rush era, then on the trail being properly coached through wheeling. Guide was awesome. Would do again.
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Aaron B.
Holcomb Valley
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Best experience we had on the mountain! They hit the trails a little aggressive (if you like) and the kiddos got a huge thrill out of it. Guide was very knowledgeable on all the local history and showed us a great time. Vehicles are purpose-built and well maintained.
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Steven M.
Family Trip
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So much fun! I learned a lot of off roading techniques from Desi even on one of their beginner courses, The Squeeze. He was so knowledgeable about the trail and Big Bear history, great stories. He took fantastic pictures and videos with my phone while he spotted me.
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Devin R.
The Squeeze · with Desi
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We had a great time with our host Tyler, he was very welcoming, and was super knowledgable. In addition to the off-roading experience which was great, we stopped a couple times along the road to see the Gold rush field.
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Mahdy K.
Off-Road · with Tyler
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Booked the Squeeze trail and had so much fun we came back a few days later for the Gold Mountain trail (awesome to complete a Jeep badge of honor trail!). Both times were truly unforgettable. The views were amazing and our instructor was excellent.
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Jacop R.
Squeeze & Gold Mountain
Stay With · 06

Check out our
lodging partners.

Looking to enjoy your stay a bit longer in Big Bear? Pair your trail day with one of our trusted local hosts.

Big Bear Cabin Rentals

Many cabins to choose from for longer stays, high-end luxury, pet-friendly, near the water. Mid-stay cleans and a concierge team available.

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Big Bear Vacations

Pick from over 300 homes and luxury cabins ranging from rustic to grand. Weekly, monthly, and long-term rentals available across Big Bear Lake.

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Holcomb Valley Ranch

A 400-acre mountain campground retreat 4 miles from Big Bear Lake. Encircled by San Bernardino National Forest, campsites one to five acres in size.

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