Facility Overview

Situated in the heart of the San Bernardino Mountains, the Crestline Park & Ride at 24000 Lake Drive serves as a vital transportation node and commuter staging area for residents and mountain visitors alike. This open-air surface parking facility offers a straightforward, ground-level layout positioned directly adjacent to Lake Drive and Forest Shade Road. Because it is an outdoor lot without overhead decks or structural overhangs, it boasts unlimited vertical clearance. This makes the facility exceptionally versatile, accommodating not only standard passenger sedans and compact vehicles, but also full-size pickup trucks, large SUVs, utility vans, and vehicles equipped with roof racks, cargo pods, or bicycle carriers.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

The lot is positioned within immediate striking distance of Crestline’s core recreational and commercial landmarks. It provides a peaceful, accessible parking base whether you are spending a day out on the water or connecting with regional transit down the mountain.

• Lake Gregory Regional Park: Located just a 5- to 10-minute walk (approx. 0.4 miles) east, offering water sports, sandy beaches, splash park zones, boat rentals, and the scenic walking trail encircling the lake.
• Historic Crestline Village & Top Town: A short stroll of 5 to 8 minutes brings visitors to charming mountain diners, antique boutiques, local bakeries, and community cafes.
• San Moritz Lodge: Located approximately 1.5 miles along the north shore of Lake Gregory, a popular venue for mountain weddings, banquets, and seasonal festivals.
• San Bernardino National Forest Trailheads: Positioned within minutes of regional trail connectors, including the Heart Rock Trail (Seeley Creek) and various backcountry logging roads and scenic viewpoints.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Access to the lot is smooth and direct via Lake Drive, which connects directly to California State Route 138 (SR-138) and State Route 18 (Rim of the World Highway). Ingress and egress points are designed for clean sightlines onto Lake Drive. The facility is a designated Mountain Transit hub, offering convenient pick-up points for Mountain Transit Fixed Route and Off-the-Mountain (OTM) bus services. These lines provide reliable public connections descending the mountain toward the San Bernardino Transit Center, providing seamless onward transfers to Metrolink trains and Omnitrans services across Southern California.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Open-Air Surface Parking: Level asphalt stalls suitable for all standard vehicle profiles without overhead height restrictions.
• Free Commuter Stalls: Operates as a public park-and-ride facility intended to encourage carpooling, vanpooling, and transit utilization without meter feeds.
• ADA Accessible Stalls: Designated accessible parking spaces clearly painted and located close to pedestrian exits.
• Transit Stop Access: Adjacent bus boarding location for regional Mountain Transit lines.
• Paved Walkway Connections: Direct sidewalk links leading into central Crestline and toward Lake Gregory’s recreational loop.

Ideal For

• Daily Commuters: Drivers carpooling or taking Mountain Transit down the hill into San Bernardino, Riverside, or Ontario.
• Lake Gregory Visitors: Day-trippers seeking a convenient alternative parking location during peak summer weekend festivities around the lake.
• Outdoor Recreationists: Hikers, trail runners, and anglers meeting up to consolidate vehicles before heading to nearby forest trailheads.
• Local Shoppers & Diners: Visitors exploring local antique stores, community farmers markets, and eateries along Lake Drive.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Because the facility is operated primarily as a commuter park-and-ride, overnight parking rules apply; vehicles may generally not be stored indefinitely or left unattended for extended periods exceeding posted local limits. During heavy winter weather, snow accumulation may affect lane visibility and stall availability, so carrying tire chains and checking Caltrans highway conditions along SR-138 and SR-18 prior to departure is strongly recommended. During peak summer holidays (such as the Fourth of July weekend and Lake Gregory water events), arriving early in the morning guarantees a spot before regional recreational traffic fills up the village.