sno-parks
Cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and general snow play activities are also available at the Lake Alpine, Spicer, and Round Valley (closed to motorized sports) SNO-PARK areas. All SNO-PARK areas require either a day ($15) or season ($40) permit, which is available to purchase at the Bear Valley Adventure Company.
Please know that a SNO-PARK is a place to park your car with nearby snow opportunities. A toilet will be located near the parking area. There is no food service, tables, or benches in the true sense of a park.
You can rent cross country skis or snowshoes from us, or bring your own (we do not rent sleds or tubes outside of our private, groomed sledding & tubing areas).
Lake Alpine
Lake Alpine is often crowded with multiple user groups (lots of snowmobiles) on weekends and located at the winter closure gate at Lake Alpine. Highway 4 is normally groomed one time per week beyond the gate closure and up to Ebbetts Pass.
spicer reservoir
Less crowded than Lake Alpine, Spicer Reservoir is located 5 miles west of Bear Valley on Highway 4 and the Spicer Road. Spicer Reservoir is occasionally groomed beyond the road closure as snow conditions allow.
round valley
Less crowded than Lake Alpine. Turn left on Highway 207 (the entrance to Bear Valley Mountain), and the parking area will be on your right. This SNO-PARK area is for non-motorized users only.
PERMITS
Stop by Bear Valley Cross Country to pick up a California SNO-PARK permit and get more information on current conditions. A permit is required for each vehicle parked at a SNO-PARK area from November 1 through May 30 of each year. Single Day Permits and Season Permits are available.
