Big River, California
Big River is a community of 1,140 people in San Bernardino County, California.
Why visit Big River
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 2 parks and trails and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Parker Jail and Big River Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 108°F; December lows average 40°F.
Weather in Big River
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Big River
Big River is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Bernardino County, California, United States. The population was 1,084 at the 2020 census, down from 1,327 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Big River, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parker Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
United States historic place in La Paz County, Arizona
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship1
Old Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Church building in Arizona, United States of America
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Map of Big River
14 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 42°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 73°F | 45°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 80°F | 50°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 86°F | 56°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 96°F | 64°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 105°F | 74°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 108°F | 81°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 108°F | 81°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 103°F | 74°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 90°F | 61°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 78°F | 49°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 67°F | 40°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Parker Hcn (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
San Bernardino County has had 40 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2024-09-11: Bridge Fire (Fire)
- 2024-09-07: Line Fire (Fire)
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-10-26: Blue Ridge Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lake Havasu City Airport (HII) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 30 miles away.
- Bluewater 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Cienega Springs 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Parker 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Parker Strip 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Lake Havasu City 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
- Bouse 27 mi southeast, about 43 min by car
- Desert Hills 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
- Quartzsite 34 mi south, about 54 min by car
- Blythe 37 mi southwest, about 59 min by car
- Mohave Valley 54 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Parker-Old Parker Jail-1914-2, Marine 69-71, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parker-Old Presbyterian Church -1917-1, Marine 69-71, CC BY-SA 4.0
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