HomeAway is the world leader in vacation rentals with over 1 million listings. We offer the largest selection of properties for any travel occasion and every budget. We're committed to helping families and friends find a perfect vacation rental to create unforgettable travel experiences together.
Running Springs is a mountain community in the San Bernardino National Forest and a gateway to the nearby Lake Arrowhead, Arrowbear Lake, Green Valley Lake, and Big Bear Lake. Running Springs vacation rentals provide a great option for a weekend trip for residents of San Bernardino and outside visitors alike. As a member of the Rim of the World community, Running Springs hosts several summer camps and an outdoor education program. With a mild climate and abundant wildlife, the town of Running Springs gives vacationers a peaceful and serene environment.
Running Springs is the closest community to Snow Valley Mountain Resort, which focuses on alpine skiing, snowboarding, and lessons for every skill level. You might also want to visit Nordic Rim, the only cross-country ski area in southern California. This area features groomed trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, as well as mountain bike riding and trail running in the summer. Drive a short distance to Lake Arrowhead for boating and waterskiing on hot days. When you have built up an appetite, world-class restaurants and bars are ready to serve you downtown.
Many Running Springs vacation rentals are located near the Keller Peak Fire Lookout, which is open from Memorial Day through mid-November. There are excellent views of the San Bernardino Mountains and Lakes Arrowhead, Gregory, and Silverwood from here. On clear days, you can see as far as the Pacific Ocean and Santa Catalina Island. The National Children’s Forest has trees bearing children’s names which were planted after the 1970 Bear Fire. There are 2 paved trails suitable for hiking with children. The Big Bear Discovery Center also has eco-tours and events at their outdoor amphitheater.
Running Springs vacation rentals allow travelers to enjoy the slightly warmer winter temperatures than in Big Bear, which has a higher elevation. Running Springs’ climate is warm and temperate with rain falling mostly in the winter. There is relatively little rain in the summer. Running Springs is near alpine and cross-country ski resorts for winter sports as well as lakes for water sports such as swimming, boating, and water skiing. June is the driest month and July is usually the warmest month of the year. January is the wettest and coldest month in Running Springs.
Running Springs is located in the San Bernardino National Forest and is only 4.2 square miles in area. It is a Rim of the World community member, which is an inhabited stretch of the San Bernardino Mountains that extends 30 miles from Crestline to Big Bear. Running Springs’ name is derived from the natural streams and springs that run in the San Bernardino Mountains. Many of the springs feed into the Pacific Ocean. While enjoying Running Springs nature, be on the lookout for some the native wildlife, such as bears, mountain lions, and coyotes.