Arrowbear Lake California Map

About Arrowbear Lake, California

Arrowbear Lake is a locality in San Bernardino County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 680. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Arrowbear Lake is located at 34.2108°N, 117.0834°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 92382.

Arrowbear Lake lies cradled by the San Bernardino Mountains, its waters reflecting the deep blue of a sky that stretches across an inland expanse, far from any coastal breath. It lies 6.6 miles east-southeast of Lake Arrowhead, CA (from Lake Arrowhead, CA: bearing 113°T), and is situated 9.2 miles northeast of Highland. The terrain here is a testament to the earth's slow, deliberate shaping, with slopes that rise and fall like the quiet sighs of slumbering giants. Deep Creek, a ribbon of perpetual motion, carves its way through the landscape, a constant, murmuring presence that feeds the very lifeblood of Arrowbear Lake and its surroundings. Pine and fir trees, sentinels of the National Childreaus Forest, cloak the higher elevations, their needles catching the sunlight in a thousand tiny glints, while the lower reaches are touched by the broader, more open spaces of the San Bernardino National Forest. The air itself carries a crispness, a scent of resin and damp earth, especially potent after a rain or in the cool embrace of early morning. The history of Arrowbear Lake is as much about the enduring spirit of its people as it is about the land itself. This is a place where the echoes of past endeavors can still be felt, a locality that has found its economic footing in the embrace of its natural beauty. While the broader San Bernardino National Forest offers a vast playground for outdoor enthusiasts, Arrowbear Lake itself has cultivated a distinct character, drawing visitors who seek respite and recreation in its watery heart. The economy here thrives on the steady flow of travelers, drawn to the promise of cool mountain air and the simple pleasures of lakeside life, a quiet counterpoint to the bustling energy of inland California. The Green Valley Trail, a nearby artery for exploration, hints at the deeper, wilder places that lie just beyond the immediate reach of Arrowbear Lake, connecting this small pocket of human endeavor to the grander, untamed wilderness that surrounds it.

About This Arrowbear Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Arrowbear Lake, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.210841, -117.083371. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Arrowbear Lake and San Bernardino County.

Detailed location data for Arrowbear Lake includes the ZIP code (92382), telephone area code (909), county seat of San Bernardino County (San Bernardino), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Arrowbear Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.