Bear Valley Springs is a guarded-gate community in Kern County, California, United States.

The population fluctuates between a low during the winter months when snow is common, to a high in the summer months when its elevation keeps it much cooler than surrounding areas and major cities.

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Bear Valley Springs as a census-designated place (CDP).

Roads and infrastructure are owned by a public governmental agency—Bear Valley Community Services District (BVCSD).

[5] A homeowner association, Bear Valley Springs Association,[6] exists and has authority over residential lots, but not the streets and public areas owned by BVCSD.

[7] Due to this unique arrangement preventing general public access, BVCSD cannot receive outside public funds (i.e., county, state) for road maintenance.

While the nation had pushed to the western coast, the land the Fickert family settled in 1869 was still isolated and remote.

Resource Ecology Associates was employed by Dart to plan and maintain the original natural value of the property, including wildlife.

The Bear Valley Springs Community Services District was formed to act as a nonprofit organization for management and maintenance of the water, roads, and police protection.

[8] The Bear Valley Springs Property Owners Association was formed to administer the amenity package.

[9] The original concept was a second home destination resort where families could come to spend a weekend or longer and have a complete amenities package.

[10] Former President Ronald Reagan bought a ranch in BVS [citation needed].

The racial makeup of Bear Valley Springs was 4,776 (92.3%) White, 74 (1.4%) African American, 46 (0.9%) Native American, 57 (1.1%) Asian, 3 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 89 (1.7%) from other races, and 127 (2.5%) from two or more races.