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Swim Beach, Big Bear Lake

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By 805lisag

All dried up and it’s so very sad. Hopefully one day it will fill up and be just as beautiful as it was 5 years ago.

All dried up and it’s so very sad. Hopefully one day it will fill up and be just as beautiful as it was 5 years ago. more »
By Chopper2

We were excited for our trip to Big Bear Lake but left saddened and disappointed. The lake is down over 16 feet and what remains is a rocky beach, with lots of algae. Swimming was not an option...

We were excited for our trip to Big Bear Lake but left saddened and disappointed. The lake is down over 16 feet and what remains is a rocky beach, with lots of algae. Swimming was not an option... more »

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