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Bear Valley Springs

California, United States · North America

About Bear Valley Springs

Bear Valley Springs sits on the route: 15 minutes from Stallion Springs, 46km from Willow Springs International Raceway.

Bear Valley Springs is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 5,172, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Bear Valley Springs sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bear Valley Springs to your route.

About Bear Valley Springs

Bear Valley Springs is a guarded-gate community in Kern County, California, United States. The unincorporated community is in the Tehachapi Mountains and is part of the greater Tehachapi area. The elevation ranges from 4,121 feet (1,256 m) to 6,934 feet (2,113 m) (Bear Mountain). The population fluctuates between a

Read more low during the winter months when snow is common, to a high in the summer months when its elevation keeps it much cooler than surrounding areas and major cities. The population was 5,592 at the 2020 census, up from 5,172 at the 2010 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Bear Valley Springs as a census-designated place (CDP). The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name. A "Semi-Public" Community. Unlike private communities entirely owned by residents and a private homeowner association (HOA) or other private entity, Bear Valley Springs is "semi-public". Roads and infrastructure are owned by a public governmental agency—Bear Valley Community Services District (BVCSD). A homeowner association, Bear Valley Springs Association, exists and has authority over residential lots, but not the streets and public areas owned by BVCSD. BVCSD is one of only seven Community Services Districts authorized by California law to limit access to landowners and residents of the district. Due to this unique arrangement preventing general public access, BVCSD cannot receive outside public funds (i.e., county, state) for road maintenance. Instead, maintenance is entirely funded by local property taxes.

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Where is Bear Valley Springs located?

Bear Valley Springs is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 35.1591 latitude, -118.6284 longitude.

What is the population of Bear Valley Springs?

Bear Valley Springs has a population of approximately 5,172 people, making it a town in United States.

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Population
5,172
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
35.1591, -118.6284

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Worth the detour from Bear Valley Springs

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Willow Springs International Raceway

The 'Fastest Road in the West': a sweeping 2.5-mile desert road course near Rosamond, open since 1953 and beloved by SoCal racers, film crews and track-day drivers.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Nearby Destinations

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Stallion Springs

🇺🇸 United States

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17 km awayPop. 13,021

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Weedpatch

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Lamont

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Greenfield

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36 km awayPop. 3,991

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