Summer Activities

Summer in Bear Valley Village & Lake Alpine

 Find yourself in one of the most secluded parts of the Stanislaus National Forest. View a current calendar of events to learn about what’s happening at Bear Valley through the spring, summer and fall.

Bear Valley Village rests at 7,000′ on the west slope of the Sierra Nevada. Spectacular Bear Valley winters (boasting a 30 foot avg. annual snowfall) are followed by sensational summers, offering abundant outdoor adventure, annual music festivals, fishing, camping, exciting special events and a comfortable mountain climate.

Upon entering the quaint mountain village, visitors encounter a unique atmosphere far different from typical tourist areas. Bear Valley is home to a variety of shops, services, cabins, condominiums and mountain properties, not to mention clear mountain air, rivers, lakes & streams, towering pine trees and dramatic vistas in all directions. Located throughout the friendly walking village are a variety of sports, clothing, & gift shops, restaurants and lodges/hotels. Equipment, guide services and information for nearly every type of outdoor activity are available year ’round for rent or sale in Bear Valley Village.