Marina guide
Holloway's Marina & RV Park
Big Bear Lake, San Bernardino County, CA
Overview
Holloway's Marina & RV Park sits on the south shore of Big Bear Lake at 398 Edgemoor Rd. It is one of the lake's oldest marinas: Charles Holloway, a nurseryman from Corona, started it in 1914 with cabins, rental boats and a general store, and the Hafen and Turner families have run it since 1971.
What's here
Today the property covers about 10 acres with more than 350 boat slips and moorings, a public fuel dock, a repair shop, five boarding floats, transient tie-ups, boat rentals, a snack bar, convenience stores with tackle, laundry and a full-hookup RV park. It's a base for slip holders and RV campers more than for day trailer launches; the property has no dedicated trailer parking.
Boating at Big Bear
The Big Bear Municipal Water District runs the lake's permit and invasive-mussel program. Every boat, including rentals you bring from home and kayaks, must be inspected and permitted before it enters the lake. For the 2026 season the District lists day launches at only two private marinas, Pleasure Point and Big Bear Marina, plus its own East Ramp.
Good to know
The lake allows boats up to 26 feet and 9 feet wide, and the season runs from spring to late fall.
Getting there & access
By road
Holloway's is at 398 Edgemoor Rd. on the south shore in the city of Big Bear Lake. There is no dedicated trailer parking, so trailer boaters usually launch elsewhere and arrive by water.
Launching
The Water District reports that for 2026, day launches at private marinas are available only at Pleasure Point and Big Bear Marina. The District's East Ramp at 41911 North Shore Dr. also launches and inspects boats. Slip holders should ask Holloway's about their own in-and-out arrangements.
Permits and inspection
Before launching, every boat needs a Big Bear Municipal Water District lake use permit and a passed invasive-mussel inspection. 2026 permits for registered vessels are $148 for the season or $46 for one day; non-registered craft such as kayaks and paddleboards are $68 for the season or $29 for one day. Permits are sold at the public launch ramps, many private marinas and the District office (the office does not inspect boats). In 2026 the District directs all of its own ramp inspections to the East Ramp at 41911 North Shore Dr.
By water
Holloway's has five boarding floats and transient tie-ups. Inside the shoreline buoys the speed limit is 5 mph, and after sunset it's 10 mph lake-wide.
Amenities
- Slips and moorings — More than 350, plus transient tie-ups
- Fuel dock — Public, regular and premium
- Repair shop — Maintenance, haul-out and winterization
- Boat rentals — Pontoon and fishing boats and more
- RV park — 116 full-hookup sites
- Stores — Convenience stores with tackle, snacks and ice
- Dry storage — About 10 boats
- Other — Snack bar, laundry, oil disposal
Rules & official resources
- All vessels, motorized and non-motorized, must be inspected and permitted before they enter Big Bear Lake, and must arrive clean, drained and dry
- Lake use permit must be displayed on the vessel and is non-transferable; the 2026 season permit runs April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027
- Maximum boat length 26 ft and maximum width 9 ft; houseboats are prohibited
- 35 mph maximum; 10 mph from sunset to 7 a.m.; 5 mph between the buoys and shore; 3 mph in Papoose Bay, Canvasback Cove and Mallard Lagoon
- A California Mussel Fee sticker is required on registered vessels
- California Boater Card required for all operators of motorized vessels, regardless of age, since January 1, 2025
Common boat service needs here
Winterization and engine service
Big Bear sits high in the San Bernardino Mountains and the boating season is built around spring opening and late-fall closing. Engines, cooling systems and water lines need winterizing before freezing nights, and a spring tune-up before the April opening.
Find Marine Mechanics & Engine Service providers →Clean, drain, dry and washdowns
Boats must reach the lake clean, drained and dry or face decontamination fees, so owners who also visit other lakes rely on thorough wash-and-dry service between trips.
Find Boat Detailing & Washing providers →Covers and canvas
Strong high-altitude sun in summer and snow in winter are hard on Bimini tops, mooring covers and seats, so fitted covers and canvas repair are steady needs for boats left in slips or storage.
Find Canvas, Covers & Upholstery providers →Trailering to the mountain
Most boats arrive by trailer up steep mountain highways and owners with slips still haul out for winter, so transport and haul-out help is common.
Find Boat Transport, Towing & Delivery providers →Guides & FAQs
Nearby providers
No providers listed near this location yet — check back soon.
Sources
- dbw.parks.ca.gov
- bbmwd.com
- bbmwd.com
- bigbearvacations.com
- bbmwd.specialdistrict.org
- bbmwd.specialdistrict.org
Last verified October 7, 2026