Weather: We have indoor contingency plans in the event of rain.

Road Conditions: We recommend you take Hwy 38 from I-10. Directions & map below.

From the L.A. Area/ Points West:

Take I-10 East to exit 85 (Live Oak Canyon Road) and go left, proceed approximately 8 miles to Bryant Street and turn left. Proceed approximately 3.5 miles and turn right on Hwy. 38, which will take you up the mountain to Big Bear. Shortly after you see the Big Bear city limit sign you’ll turn left onto E. Big Bear Boulevard. Proceed along Big Bear Boulevard approximately 6 miles and make a left onto Pine Knot Avenue. Make a right onto Village Drive and the Holiday Inn will be on your right. Map below recommends Orange/Eureka exit, but we recommend exit 85 to save time.

From Las Vegas / Points North

Take the 15 South to the 247, which becomes Highway 18. Continue on Highway 18 up the mountain, and follow around Baldwin Lake. Proceed approximately 2 miles and go left onto Greenway Drive. Go 1/2 mile to E. Big Bear Boulevard and make a right. Proceed 5.2 miles and turn left onto Village Drive. As you approach Big Bear Village you’ll see The Lodge at Big Bear Lake (formerly Northwoods Resort) on the left.

From San Diego / Points South

Take the 15 North to the 215 North, to the 10 East. Take I-10 East to exit 85 (Live Oak Canyon Road) and go left, proceed approximately 8 miles to Bryant Street and turn left. Proceed approximately 3.5 miles and turn right on Hwy. 38, which will take you up the mountain to Big Bear. Shortly after you see the Big Bear city limit sign you’ll turn left onto E. Big Bear Boulevard. Proceed along Big Bear Boulevard approximately 6 miles and make a left onto Pine Knot Avenue. Make a right onto Village Drive and the Holiday Inn will be on your right. Map below recommends Orange/Eureka exit, but we recommend exit 85 to save time.

It's a BIG party weekend!

It's Mountains of Men & Mischief!

Dance parties, pool parties, world-class entertainment and more!

ROMP in the Dark

SoCal’s BIGGEST Summer Leather & Gear Dance Event

HIT THAT

/ rômp / verb

Mountains of Men & Mischief!
Bears, cubs & more gather Aug. 17 – 20, 2023 in Big Bear
to play or run about wildly, boisterously, or joyfully

Pick Your Own ROMP

So much going on all weekend! See the lineup and your options to make it a weekend all your own.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Mountains

From cruising the lake to hitting the hiking trails, off-roading or just chilling, there’s plenty to do during the day. Save your energy for mischief later in the evening, though!

Men

Get ready! There’s tons of new men to meet from the moment you arrive, and familiar faces from last year – from hot theme parties to a cool splash in the pool. Dive in – it’s your weekend to ROMP!

Mischief

Relax, lounge, shop, and enjoy some great eats in town. And in the evening you’ll be sure to find mischief at the welcome party, glow bowling event and ROMP in the Dark leather & gear dance event.