Bear Valley is a census-designated place in Alpine County, California, United States. The population was 133 at the 2000 census. Although inside Alpine county, Bear Valley Fire Department has contracted with California Department of Forestry, San Andreas, for dispatching. Bear Valley is located on Highway 4 in Alpine County, CA (smallest population County in California).
Bear Valley is famous for its downhill skiing, but there is so much more. We offer world class opportunities for cross country skiing, fishing, snowmobiling, off roading; hiking, mountaineering, kayaking; mountain biking, road biking, and camping in and around Bear Valley. This is truly a four season playground as most of the land surrounding the town of Bear Valley is either protected National Forest or designated Wilderness.
Bear Valley is also a ski area located on highway 4 between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite—about three hours southeast of Sacramento, California. It is about one hour from Angels Camp, California. For years, Bear Valley Mountain Resort has been known by very few people, and is a favorite over other resorts because of its hometown resort feel.
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City of Bear Valley, CA official website
City of Bear Valley, CA chamber of commerceCounty of Bear Valley, CA official site
State of California official site