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Big Bear Lake Post Office

  • Southern California
  • 34° 14'38.62"N 116° 54'41.40"W
  • 6 miles
  • Approximately 265 trail miles
  • Yes

Post Office

The post office is located at 472 Pine Knot Blvd and the phone number is (909) 866-1035.

Mailing Address

Your Name
c/o General Delivery
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

Camp Stove Fuels

  • White Gas
  • Isobutane-Propane
  • Alcohol

Fuel can be found at Big 5.

Other Info

The Big Bear Hostel will hold your packages for free and has better hours than the Post Office. You may want to use them as a resupply point instead.

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Gorilla Ultralight Backpack - Gear Guide for Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

Are you all set on gear for the Pacific Crest Trail? Check out our Ultimate Gear Guide for the PCT ->