Real Estate in Hamilton Ranch – HAMR

Hamilton Ranch Area Overview

This gated private equestrian community has a bit of terrain change and just enough forestation to add privacy to each individual property. Narrow dirt roads connect the entrances to each parcel. Plenty of open space provides views of Erwin Lake, which is usually dry, as well as the nearby hillsides and forested mountains beyond.

• Large horse/ranch properties
• Private gated community set far from valley activities
• Rural atmosphere
• Open views across Erwin Lake to the north and west
• Mountain forest to the south

Natural Surroundings

This equestrian area runs along the southern edge of Erwin Lake, a usually dry lakebed. Some of the area is forested, primarily with Jeffrey pine and pinion pine, and some of the area is open with sage and other high desert brush. The Hamilton Ranch area runs along the National Forest border to the south and east where the terrain begins to rise toward Onyx Summit.

Jeffrey pine and juniper trees cover the sloping landscape to the south. The beautiful setting around Erwin Lake gives wide open views to the northwest and the lakebed is a favorite hangout for families of ravens. The open space also provides lots of viewing opportunities for other wildlife. The area gets less snow than further west in the valley and it melts quickly in the open areas.

Home Facts

• Large parcels/acreage
• Horse property

Things to Do

• Horseback riding
• Parks:
  • The Ranch—northwest end of the Erwin Lake area—basketball, volleyball, tennis, soccer, swimming
• Hiking Trails:
  • Pacific Crest Trail (a National Scenic trail)—runs just to the east

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

• Propane: Thomas Gas
• 42100 Big Bear Road
• PO Box 2848
• Big Bear, CA 92315
• (909) 866-3513

• Water, Sewer, Trash: Big Bear City Community Services District
• 139 East Big Bear Boulevard / P.O. Box 558
• Big Bear City, CA 92314
• 909-585-2565

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

Schools

• Baldwin Lane Elementary School
  • (Grades K-6 )
  • 44500 Baldwin Lane / PO Box 1868
  • Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
  • TEL: (909) 585-7766

• 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