updated 4/1/24
ARROWBEAR is an unincorporated community; altitude 6,086 feet, nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains; located east of Running Springs; a mountain community with a population estimate of 723 [2021]. The town gets its name from the fact that it lies halfway between Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear.
Arrowbear Lake is home to Arrowbear Music Camp, which has been in operation since 1942. Every Summer the air is filled with evening concerts of budding musicians.
This small community enjoys a very private environment due to its off the beaten track location. Annual events include a fishing derby in May, a 4th of July celebration, softball games at Tucker Field and other events throughout the year. Considered a place to live in peace.
DEMOGRAPHICS: Average house $283K; Average rent $1800; lower than 80% of California; many homes are seasonally occupied; 98% commute to work outside of the city; uncrowded roads, rural, 26 residents per square mile; moderate income neighborhoods; 40% in professional, executive or management work; 25% sales/service; 22% labor/manufacturing; remainder clerical/tech support 12%; 91% speak English; 4% Spanish; 5% other; Mexican 13%; 13% German; 12% English; 9% Irish; 5% Swedish
Location of Arrowbear in SBC
History of Arrowbear
In 1942, Fred Ohlendorf was Supervisor of Music for Long Beach School District. He wanted to celebrate a successful summer season of wartime effort performances with his All-City Junior High Orchestra. Years earlier, the family of Fred’s wife, Edna, had established a church camp in the remote mountain town of Arrowbear. For one week in late August, he brought the fifty-six musicians to Arrowbear. They played concerts for local vacationers and enjoyed camp activities in the extremely rustic outdoor mountain setting.
Campers had a very worthwhile experience, and parents and teachers saw the value of a musically oriented vacation. The seed was planted and next year everyone wanted to return. The retreat grew into a multi-session summer camp with full activities.
It is predominantly a suburb of Running Springs which started as a logging area. Running Springs includes the small town of Arrowbear and Green Valley Lake; the latter are primarily recreational areas and suburbs of Running Springs.
Specific Prayer Points
Spiritual
Intercessors rise up
Bible studies begin in town
Revival to those that live there
Financial
Economy grows
Local business fare well
Environment
Safety in work travels; most
Fire safety; sufficient water/rain/snow
Crime: [2022] Same data as Running Springs; overall crime grade is B+; violent C; property B+ & other is B+. A crime is committed every 2 days 10 hours. Top crime issues are vandalism 8% & burglary 6%.
Churches [not exhaustive]
no churches in the city proper
churches are in nearby cities including Running Springs & Lake Arrowhead