Lifeguarded Beaches in Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Lake has only ONE lifeguarded beach: McDill Swim Beach at Meadow Park. All other beaches are swim-at-your-own-risk. Here's everything you need to know about supervised vs. unsupervised swimming options.

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McDill Swim Beach at Meadow Park

Lifeguard Swimming

Fee: Small admission fee (call for rates)

Season: June 22 - August 31 (noon-5pm, closed Tuesdays)

Phone: (909) 866-9700

McDill Swim Beach at Meadow Park — often searched for as "Meadow Park Swim Beach" after the park it sits in — is Big Bear Lake's premier family swimmi...

Water Safety Tips

McDill Swim Beach is the ONLY lifeguarded beach at Big Bear Lake
Lifeguards typically on duty June-August, dawn to dusk
All other Big Bear beaches are swim-at-your-own-risk
Children should always be supervised near water, even at lifeguarded beaches
Water temperature is cold (65-70°F in summer) due to 6,750+ ft elevation
Stay within 50 feet of shore or 20 feet from a dock per regulations

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