Castle Glen Area Overview

The first part of Castle Glen was developed near the end of the year 1998. Before, the area was nicknamed the “Rebel Ridge.” Currently, the subdivision contains homes with the classic Big Bear mountain feel and even newer log homes.

Some of Castle Glen’s homes have views to the northwest of Big Bear Lake of to the north of the Stanfield Marsh Bird Sanctuary. The terrain changes and curves give a bit of an overhead view to all the homes.

• Curvy roads and curbs
• Large, modern homes
• Interesting terrain change and hills providing some views
• Upscale
• Underground utilities keep views clear

There are 250 hillside parcels and it is bordered by a designated nature preserve that will stay undeveloped for residents to enjoy the beauty of the mountains. Many of the homes range from 1,8000 sqft and above 4,000. Recently in real estate, a trend that has become huge is an open floor plan to let everyone stay together even from another room. Many homes in Castle Glen can accommodate this by having feature.

Castle Glen Natural Surroundings

The area is a hill and some of the homes overlook the Stanfield Marsh Bird Sanctuary (also known as Baker Pond) that runs along the shoreline to the north. The sanctuary has ducks, coots, and shorebirds, such as the Great Blue Heron, year-round. In the spring and fall, residents can get an awesome view of large groups of white pelicans, Canada geese and other migrating birds that make Big Bear Lake a stopover between their northern nesting areas and the Salton Sea. It is also a great place to see turkey vultures, sometimes in large flocks, as well as bald eagles.

The north side of this hill is forested with Jeffrey pine and juniper trees and has been set aside as bald eagle protected habitat. It is a good place to view the wildlife that crosses through or passes over on its way to the conservation area on the south shore of Baker Pond.

Castle Glen Activites

• Shopping at Interlaken and Stater centers
• Convention Center events and activities, including farmer’s market April-Oct.
• Tubing or sledding at Big Bear Snow Play
• Senior Center activities and events

Castle Glen’s Historical Tidbits

• This development received approval in the mid-80’s, with the Senior Center set aside included as part of the approval. It was not built until the early 2000’s.
• Originally bald eagle habitat, there is some set-aside habitat on the north side.

Castle Glen’s Utilities

• Electricity: Bear Valley Electric
  • 42020 Garstin Dr
  • Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
  • (909) 866-4678

• Gas:  Southwest Gas Corporation
  • 40844 Big Bear Boulevard
  • Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
  • (909) 866-4656

• Water: Big Bear Lake Department of Water and Power
  • 41972 Garstin Dr. / P.O. Box 10000
  • Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
  • 909-866-5050

• Telephone: Verizon Communications
  • 1-(800) 837-4966

• Sewer:  City of Big Bear Lake Public Works
  • P.O. Box 10000
  • Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
  • 909-866-7521

• Trash:  Big Bear Disposal
  • Big Bear Disposal
  • 909-866-3942

Castle Glen’s Schools

• Big Bear Elementary School
  • (Grades K-6)
  • 40940 Pennsylvania Avenue/ PO Box 1627
  • Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
  • TEL: (909) 866-4638

• Big Bear Middle School
  • (Grades 7-8 )
  • 41275 Big Bear Blvd. / PO Box 1607
  • Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
  • TEL: (909) 866-4634

• Big Bear High School
  • (Grades 9-12 )
  • 351 Maple Lane / PO Box 1708
  • Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
  • TEL: (909) 585-6892

• Chautauqua High School (Continuation)
  • (Grades 9-12)
  • 525 Maple Lane / PO Box 1815
  • Sugarloaf, CA / Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
  • TEL: (909) 585-2521