Welcome To Bear Valley Springs

Come for a visit... stay for a lifetime...

Bear Valley Springs is today one of the truly unique living areas of its kind in the nation. A community atmosphere is present - an atmosphere which harks back to an earlier, gentler time, when life was cleaner, simpler and more peaceful.

Nearly 25,000 acres in size, this mountain-ringed gated community of less than 3,700 residential lots and condominium units encompasses a broad grassland valley, upland meadows, and hills studded with stands of ancient and majestic oak, high mountain pine forests and an extensive wilderness offering lots of open spaces and stunning views.

The rugged beauty and varying terrain of the land are augmented by an abundance of completed leisure-time facilities carefully placed in an unmatched setting of natural beauty.

Community Facilities

• Oak Tree Country Club - Approximately 26 acres
  • The Oaks Restaurant
  • banquet room
  • Oak Branch Saloon cocktail lounge
  • swimming and wading pools - open during the summer season from June to September
  • deck area with snack bar
  • shower and locker room facilities
  • tennis courts
  • paddle tennis courts
  • horseshoe pits
  • shuffle borad courts
  • badminton court
  • sand volleyball court
  • picnic and barbecue areas
• Oak Tree Golf Course - Nine-hole, par 36 course designed by architect Ted Robinson, plus
  • driving range
  • golf cart storage building
  • pro shop
  • Mulligan Cafe snack bar
  • Bear Valley Springs has a very active golfing membership with both men’s and women’s golfing associations holding competitions throughout the season
• Whiting Community Center - 10,000 square foot recreational center with
  • multipurpose gymnasium for basketball, volleyball, roller hockey and meetings
  • recreational game room
  • arts and crafts area
  • weight and exercise room
  • whirlpool and sauna
  • lockers and showers
  • regularly scheduled classes and activities, include yoga, fitness, beginning stretch, exercise/dance, painting and girl scouts
• Town Center - Approximately 2 acres
  • Bear Valley Springs Realty offices
  • general store
  • snack bar
  • gas station
  • original school house built in 1875
• Equestrian Center - approximately 42 acres
  • clubhouse with manager’s quarters
  • barn
  • tack room
  • stables
  • corrals
  • paddocks
  • training ring
  • rodeo ring
  • horseback riding and lessons
  • shows and competitions
• Equestrian Trails -
  • 35 miles of dedicated equestrian trails emanating from the Equestrian Center are maintained year round
• Developed hiking trails -
  • 10+ miles in wilderness areas
• Park areas - approximately 70 acres
  • 3 campgrounds - bathrooms, showers, RV hook-ups (water and electricity), dump station
  • barbecue pits
  • picnic tables
  • showers
  • overnight equestrian stops
  • rifle range and archery range
  • baseball fields
• Fishing and sailing lakes -
  • Cub Lake (10 acres)
  • Four Island Lake (30 acres)
  • available as event venues
• Wilderness Areas - approximately 9,000 acres
  • wildlife includes deer, elk, bobcat, mountain lion, coyote, fox, raccoon, and over 250 species of wild birds
• Numerous Clubs and Organizations -
  • AIM (Actively Involved Mothers)
  • Allied and Album Makers
  • Bear Spinners & Weavers
  • Bear Valley 4 H Club
  • Bear Valley Buckaroos
  • Bear Valley Pony Club
  • BVS Dressage Club
  • Carriage Driving Society
  • BVS Horseman's Association
  • Bear Valley Springs Youth Sports Club
  • Boy Scouts of America
  • BVS Crafty Ladies
  • BVS Cultural Arts Association
  • BVS Debating Society
  • BVS Garden Club
  • BVS Men's Service Club
  • BVS Women's Club
  • BVS Sportsman's Club
  • Friday Night Bridge Party
  • Gene's Bridge Club
  • P & J Bridge Club
  • Oak Tree Men's Golf Club
  • Oak Tree Women's Golf Club
  • Oak Tree Tennis Club
  • Pan Players
  • R/C Modelers
  • Tehachapi Mountains Birding Club
  • CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)*

FEES may be charged to property owners and/or their guests for the use of recreational facilities, including green fees (guests only), cart rental and golf lessons, boarding and renting of horses, and riding lessons, campground registration fee, and overnight charge (guests only). Fees and use charges are established annually by the Bear Valley Springs Association.

Safety

• Bear Valley Springs Police Department
  • 24 hour patrol providing internal security
• Kern County Fire Department
  
  • fire station located within Bear Valley springs
• Entrance Gate -
  • Guarded 24 hours daily. Entrance is by Gate Pass only.

A Self-Governing Community

Bear Valley Springs Association

A California non-profit corporation, managed by a Board of Directors, elected by members. Lot owners and condominium owners are members, and pay an annual assessment to the Association. The Association leases, operates, and regulates the use of the Equestrian Center, Recreation Center, Community Center, Golf Course Center, Park Areas, and other amenities.
telephone: (661) 821-5537
web site: Bear Valley Springs Association - http://www.bvsa.org/

The Association has adopted and may from time to time amend Rules and Regulations governing the use of the recreational facilities leased from the District.

Covenants and restrictions regulating land use and establishing powers and duties of the Association have been recorded. Covenants and Restrictions are enforced by the Association.

Environmental Control committee consists of 3 members appointed by the Board of Directors of the Association to control the environment of Bear Valley Springs, including floor plans, elevations, exterior materials and colors, location of improvements, drainage, sewage facilities and landscaping.

Bear Valley Community Services District

Formed under California Community Services District Law and managed by a Board of Directors (who must be resident property owners). District owns, maintains and regulates the use of the water system, sanitation system, roads, entrance gate, equestrian trails and wilderness areas. District also owns and maintains other community facilities which are leased to and operated by the Association. District also provides police and gate security services.
telephone: (661) 821-4428
web site: Bear Valley Community Services District - http://www.bvcsd.com/

Police Protection

The Bear Valley Police Department provides 24-hour patrol within Bear Valley Springs, and maintains internal security.

Fire Protection

Fire protection is provided by Kern Country Fire Department, from a fire station located within Bear Valley Springs.

Utilities

Water - A central water distribution system is installed, and is owned, operated and maintained by the District. To finance the purchase of portions of the system, the District sold $3.5 million of general Obligation Bonds. Revenues to retire the Bonds are derived from a bond tax which is payable by each owner of property within the District and is collected with Kern County taxes. There is a charge for connection to the water system. The cost of installing water pipe in a trench from the street to the house must also be paid by the lot owner. After connection, the property owner will be required to pay charges for water used.

Sewage Disposal - for unsewered lots, septic tanks must be installed and maintained at the property owner’s expense. For sewered lots (Tracts 3558 and 3559 - condominiums: Tract 3557 - one-third acre lots; and certain lots in Tract 3431) sewers have been constructed in accordance with District standards, and are owned, maintained and operated by the District. The cost of maintaining and operating the system is derived from a standby charge and sewer service fee payable by owners of serviced lots and condominiums. The cost of installing sewer pipe in a trench from the street to the house must also be paid by the lot owner.

Electric Service - Served by Southern California Edison Company

Telephone Service - Served by AT&T

Natural Gas - Pacific Gas & Electric, on the valley floor. In other areas, propane service is available from several local providers.

BVS Property Owners’ Financial Obligations

Property Owners Association Assessments -
$1193 annually, paid in July for the following one year period. This revenue is used to maintain the community amenities, including the golf course, Whiting Center and the Equestrian Center, along with the general business operation of the Property Owners Association.

Community Services District (CSD) Special Tax -
$529.02 (on Kern Country tax roll) can be paid semi-annually. The CSD serves as the local government for Bear Valley Springs. It is similar to a city government, supplying such services as police protection, fresh water, road maintenance, wastewater treatment, and solid waste disposal.

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