Lake Arrowhead
Lake Arrowhead Village History
The history of Lake Arrowhead Village began in 1920 when The Arrowhead Lake Company, a Los Angeles syndicate, bought Little Bear Lake (the original name of the area) and surrounding land (approximately 4,800 acres), and changed the name to Lake Arrowhead, (taking the name from the rock formation in the form of an Arrowhead on the face of the San Bernardino Mountain, near Arrowhead Hot Springs, which is rooted in Indian legend and found at the bottom of Highway 18).
Want lake access?
Lake Arrowhead is a private lake and accessible to members of the Lake Arrowhead Association (ALA). Home owners located within “The Woods” are able to be members. As members of the ALA, we are able to facilitate access to lake trails for our guests. Permits are required for guests and are purchased at the ALA office for $10/day per adult after providing us your email and names to member.
As guests you’ll be able to access the trails around the lake and swim off the shore, just not private docks. Beach clubs and watercraft are for members only unfortunately. We always send our favorite hiking trail list and secret secluded beach with bathrooms for guests adventures!