Nightmare Mountain: A Spooky Halloween Adventure in Big Bear Lake

Experience the thrill of Halloween at Nightmare Mountain in Big Bear Lake, a fun outdoor adventure with spooky stories, surprising twists and local legends. This guided tour out of Fawnskin takes guests on an exploration of the mysterious history of Big Bear Valley. Follow the clues, explore the unknown and find out what could be hiding in the shadows.

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What Makes Nightmare Mountain a Unique Halloween Experience?

Nightmare Mountain brings local legends to life with an interactive outdoor tour. Not a standard haunted house, it will take you on trails to learn the area’s spooky history and find things you wouldn’t otherwise. Nightmare Mountain is great for older children, friends, and groups who want to add some thrill to their Halloween.

What to Expect at Nightmare Mountain

Step into the shadows for a guided nighttime adventure filled with mystery and suspense. Every part of the tour brings a new story, clue, or unexpected surprise.

Event Highlights:
  • Guided outdoor Halloween adventure
  • Scary stories inspired by Big Bear Valley history and legends
  • Interactive clues and unexpected scares
  • Special effects and psychedelic imagery
  • Friday and Saturday evening tours
  • Refreshments available for purchase at Buc N’ Doe Diner

Nightmare Mountain – Big Bear Lake FAQs

Yes! Nightmare Mountain is recommended for ages 10 and up. The experience includes scary stories, shocks, and surprises.

Yes. Tickets are available online only, and reservations are required.

Wear comfortable footwear suitable for trail walking and bring a warm jacket. October evenings in Big Bear can get chilly.

Nightmare Mountain: Destination Big Bear!

Planning to visit Nightmare Mountain this Halloween? Make it a fun mountain getaway with a comfortable cabin rental in Big Bear Lake. Destination Big Bear offers vacation cabin rentals where you can relax after your Halloween adventure and enjoy more of Big Bear during your stay.

  • Organizer: Big Bear Video / Howie Askins

  • Venue: Buc N’ Doe Diner

  • Location: Fawnskin, CA

  • Address: 39167 Rim of the World Dr, Fawnskin, CA 92333

  • Dates: Fridays and Saturdays, October 2–31, 2026

  • Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

  • More Info:  Click here

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  • Start Date 10/02/2026 6:30 PM
  • End Date 10/31/2026 9:00 PM
  • Status COMPLETED
  • Location Fawnskin, CA
  • Venue Buc N' Doe Diner
  • Address 39167 Rim of the World Dr, Fawnskin, CA 92333
  • More Info: Click here

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  • Start Date 10/02/2026 6:30 PM
  • End Date 10/31/2026 9:00 PM
  • Status COMPLETED
  • Location Fawnskin, CA
  • Venue Buc N' Doe Diner
  • Address 39167 Rim of the World Dr, Fawnskin, CA 92333
  • More Info: Click here

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