Area Information

Lake Arrowhead Recreation and Activities

For almost 100 years Lake Arrowhead has been the premier mountain Resort Community in Southern California. Fresh air, exquisite beauty combined with welcoming local residents, its no wonder Lake Arrowhead has been deemed the crown jewel of Southern California. There are countless ways to enjoy this unspoiled mountain retreat.

Camping in Lake Arrowhead

Dogwood Campground
This campground is located 20 miles Northeast of San Bernardino, CA in the San Bernardino National Forest. The campground was completely remodeled in 2004, including modern restrooms, showers, & several electric hook-ups for RV’s. The Camp is only15 minutes away from Lake Gregory, with boating, fishing and a water slide park. Lake Arrowhead village, with its fine dinning and quaint shops is only 5 minutes away.
North Shore Campground
This campground is located 23 miles Northeast of San Bernardino in the San Bernardino National Forrest, 3 miles from Lake Arrowhead Village, Campground has modern restrooms and running water.
Group Camps
For groups of thirty to ninety people, group campgrounds provide another option. Picnic tables, fire rings, and bathrooms — and a certain distance from other campers — make the group campgrounds a popular option for church group and scout campouts. There are three group camps located within close proximity of the Lake Arrowhead Communities; Shady Cove, Tent Peg, and Fisherman’s Camp. Reservations are required.

• Lake Rights
all properties located within the boundaries of Arrowhead Woods have lake rights. This means the owners have the right to use the Lake for Recreational Purposes i.e., swimming, fishing, and boating. However Visitors of the area can access the Lake via Boat Tour by the Arrowhead Queen or water Skiing with McKenzie Ski School.

Lake Arrowhead Fishing
Only Arrowhead Woods property owners, their families, and guests are permitted to fish in Lake Arrowhead. Proof may include ALA boat sticker, ALA membership card, or copy of grant deed. A current California State fishing license is also required.

Lake Arrowhead Hiking
There is a wide variety of hiking trails available to Lake Arrowhead Visitors. To find the trail that best fits you and your ability Contact the Local Ranger station to find out up to date trail conditions, if there are any fire restrictions or if you require any permits.

Off-road sports
Another Fantastic way to take in the impressive Lake Arrowhead scenery is by Off-Road Vehicle trails such as, Pilot Rock Trail, Dishpan Springs trail, Willow Creek/Pinicales, and Devils hole. The US Forest Service asks you to “know before you go.” Visit The San Bernardino National forest U.S. Forest Service web site for Current Fire restrictions and guidelines.

Winter Sports
Lake Arrowhead is only 25 minutes away from great snow skiing and cross country Skiing. Snow Valley Ski Resort, Bear Mountain and Snow Summit offer an impressive and convenient choice for Snow lovers visiting the Arrowhead Area.

Running Springs is located 6,000 feet above sea level in the heart of the San Bernardino Mountains.

Running Springs is only ninety minutes east of Los Angeles or three hours north of San Diego.

We are centrally located between Snow Valley Ski Resort and Lake Arrowhead, and 17 miles west of Big Bear Lake.

The Running Springs area offers activities year round including skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, hiking, fishing, off road driving, horseback riding, shopping, restaurants and other mountain activities.

Big Bear California is a place of rich history and pristine beauty. This charming mountain community provides four seasons of abundant recreational activities. Folks flock to this pleasant Village throughout the year to experience the small town mountain feel Big Bear offers.

Big Bear was first occupied by the Serrano Indians who also inhabited the entire San Bernardino Mountain range 3,000 years ago. In 1845, Benjamin D. Wilson Discovered and named Big Bear Valley because “The place was alive with bears!” In 1860 William Holcomb visited Big Bear on a bear hunting excursion and found Gold Instead! The California Gold Rush soon took over and shaped the identity of The Mountain Community along with the rest of California.


Big Bear

Big Bear’s first dam, completed in 1884, was soon followed by the Valley’s first hotel in 1888. In 1949 the first ski resort opened and Big Bear Lake soon became Southern California’s favorite mountain getaway, the rest as they say is history.

Hollywood also has history in Big Bear. Since the filming of “The Call of the North” in 1914, many motion pictures have been shot in Big Bear Valley. This popular Hollywood destination has been referred to as “Hollywood’s back lot

Lake Arrowhead Village for shopping, dining, boating and entertainment at the Center Stage.

The number one Bed & Breakfast in Lake Arrowhead with the most history dating back to the early 1900's.

Come stay in Lake Arrowhead's most luxurious Hotel in a Lake Front room and enjoy the beauty of the lake. Fine dining at Lake Arrowhead Resorts Bin 189.