Bear Valley is conveniently located on scenic all-weather Highway 4, regionally located between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. Access is easy from all areas of Northern California.
GPS’s are AWESOME pieces of technology BUT
Be aware your GPS might get a little confused by the high altitude and all of our beautiful trees. Your GPS could lead you in the wrong direction, so we recommend following our directions below or mapping out your route ahead of time on Google Maps!
Google Maps
Ebbetts Pass is CLOSED for the winter!
From the Bay Area
Take 580 east to 205 east to 120 east to 99 north to 4 east and continue to Bear Valley.
From the Central Valley
Take 99 north to 4 east and continue to Bear Valley.
From Sacramento
Take 99 south to 12 east to 49 south to 4 east and continue to Bear Valley.
From Lake Tahoe / Reno
Winter – (Ebbetts Pass closes): Take 80 west, 50 west, or 88 west from the greater Lake Tahoe basin, to 99 south to 4 east and continue to Bear Valley.
Summer – Take 4 west off of 88 at Woodfords and continue to Bear Valley.