Running Springs, California
Running Springs is a community of 4,917 people in San Bernardino County, California.
Why visit Running Springs
Townapedia lists 5 parks and trails, 6 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Rim Nordic Ski Area and Snow Valley Mountain Resort.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 29°F, and about 22 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Running Springs
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Running Springs
Running Springs is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Bernardino County, California, United States. The population was 5,268 at the 2020 census, up from 4,862 at the 2010 census. Running Springs is situated 17 miles (27 km) west of the city of Big Bear Lake.
From the Wikipedia article Running Springs, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Snow Valley Mountain Resort
Ski area · 3.9 mi
Ski resort in Running Springs, California, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes6
Neo's Deep Creek Drive-In
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.1 mi
32890 Hilltop Boulevard, Arrowbear Lake
Mo-Th 09:00-20:00; Fr-Su 07:30-20:30
Rocky's Roadhouse
Restaurant · Sandwich · 0.5 mi
32150 Hilltop Boulevard, Running Springs
Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa-Su 10:00-18:00
Where to stay7
Hume SoCal Church Camp
Campground · 1.0 mi
32355 Green Valley Lake Road, Green Valley Lake
History
The first people to settle here were the Serrano people ("mountain people"). They got their name from Spanish priest Father Garces in 1776, but called themselves Yuhaviatam ("people of the pines"). Numerous mortar holes can be seen throughout the area, made by the Serranos grinding acorns into meal. Native Americans settled here due to the rich natural resources. They gathered acorns and herbs, also hunting deer, rabbits and other wildlife.
Running Springs was originally known as Hunsaker Flats, named for Abraham Hunsaker, an early member of the Mormon Battalion. The area was developed after improvements to the state highways in the 1920s.
From the History section of Running Springs, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Charles Hoffman Elementary
School · 0.9 mi
2851 Running Springs School Rd., Running Springs
Map of Running Springs
34 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 29°F | 8.4 in | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 30°F | 9.9 in | 5.3 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 32°F | 5.2 in | 6.7 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 36°F | 2.8 in | 2.8 in |
| May | 67°F | 41°F | 1.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 49°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 57°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 57°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 34°F | 2.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 29°F | 5.2 in | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lake Arrowhead (5 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
San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Lake Arrowhead 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Highland 8 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Mentone 10 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Crestline 11 mi west, about 17 min by car
- San Bernardino 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Redlands 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Big Bear Lake 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Yucaipa 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Loma Linda 14 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- Muscoy 14 mi west, about 23 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
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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