Blue Lake Springs Arnold

Mountain resort living at its best!

With over 2000 lots, Blue Lake Springs is the largest community in Arnold that occupies most of the beautiful northeast quadrant of Arnold. It is a very active HOA and membership includes access to all facilities and a host of year round activities. Summer includes many additional activities for adults (card nights, Bingo), kids (Kids Kamp) and families (summer movie nights, campfires, etc.) that truly makes this a resort home regardless of whether you are seeking a full time residence or a vacation home.

This community has a Firewise Community designation which can benefit your insurance premiums with some carriers and its water is provided by their own mutual water company that is sourced locally.

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Blue Lake Springs West Arnold

Located on the lower east side of Arnold and also referred to as Blue Lake Springs Units 14-16, this development was created after its counterpart with the same name and is distinguished by the absence of an HOA and CCR's.  Ample sunlight, some level lots, nice existing homes and access to nearby hiking trails contribute to the unique appeal of Blue Lake Springs West for those seeking a tranquil and independent mountain living experience. 

Fly-in Acres Arnold

While many communities have fanciful stories of their beginnings, Fly-In Acres Homeowners Association, established in the 1950's may have them all beat. This was the very first home owners association to be incorporated in the State of California. A small community of 160 parcels, originally named by the nature of what it was; a place where people could fly their planes to their vacation homes, you will still see memorials to that history by way of the airplane street names.  However, that final plan never did come to fruition and the Sequoia Woods Country Club golf course is now where the landing strip once was. This community has larger than average sized lots, making it a very desirable community.                                                                                                                                

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Grizzly Ridge Arnold

Grizzly Ridge is located just east of Arnold.  These parcels benefit from underground utility services and host some of Arnold's most esteemed residences. The generous lot dimensions in Grizzly Ridge afford enhanced privacy, and select lots provide captivating vistas of distant ridges to the South. With only a few of the undeveloped lots remaining, any property entering the market in this area commands a premium price.

For those wanting a more private lifestyle without an HOA, easy access to the highway for your great outdoor adventures or a quick trip to town, this is the place for you. 

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Lake Mont Pines Arnold

Lake Mont Pines is a private community planned around the picturesque 14 acre Tanner Lake.  The Community association offers seasonal activities and year-round recreation. Development in this community began in 1948 (the lake excavated in 1960).

This community has 550 member properties. While some are still unimproved, those that have been developed run the spectrum from quaint fixer uppers to luxurious log cabins. Much of this community is adjacent to the National Forest and provides 2 access points to year-round hiking, biking, horseback riding trails and mountain streams via the popular Arnold Rim Trail.  

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Arnold Neighborhood

Lakeside Terrace is a tiny neighborhood with 40-ish lots and its own name but part of Fly-in Acres HOA. Nestled on the north facing slope above Fly-in Acres Lake with stately pines and flourishing dogwoods, it stands as one of the original summer home communities in Arnold.  

This welcoming neighborhood radiates a timeless mountain retreat atmosphere.  Marked by its modest yet nostalgic cabins and cottages of yesteryear, the vibe here is idyllic and the kind of place when most people ponder a dreamy tranquil escape where you curl up with a good book in front of the fire.  Some lots have lake views. 

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Cabin Spotlight

A local cabin in Lakeside Terrace featured in Architectural Digest magazine, this nostalgic gem is a favorite on Airbnb, indicative of the neighborhood vibe. 

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Lilac Park Arnold

Lilac Park is located on the southeast side of scenic highway 4. A close walk to town, this neighborhood is conveniently located close to restaurants and shops. This is a tight-knit community with an active Homeowners Association. 

It's an older neighborhood with many cute small cabins here that were once housing for loggers in days gone by and also many larger homes with great views with everything in between. Typical wind direction and the abundant trees make summers in Lilac Park somewhat cooler than other communities in Arnold. The Lilac Park Pool is a family recreation center with many different activities.  

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Lilac Park Pool

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Meadowmont Arnold

Meadowmont is a community of more than 1,400 residential lots both improved and unimproved. This community has the convenience of being steps away from Big Trees Market, the local family owned grocery store, Mark Twain Medical center and a host of restaurants and coffee shops.  Residents also have the option of  living further into the community, further away from HWY 4 and closer to the National Forest. Because of the age of the community and relatively light architectural restrictions, buyers can find starter homes, fixer uppers, open lots ready for your dream, as well as some very nice high end homes. While there are no recreational facilities in this community there is a 4th of July picnic, snow removal, and a community news letter that is covered by the association fees.

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Mill Woods Arnold

The newest of all of Arnold’s subdivisions, the Mill Woods community is nestled in the woods on the northern edge of Arnold. Surrounded on almost three sides by the Stanislaus National Forest, Mill Woods consists of 162 detached homes and 32 townhomes. Relatively small lots afford vacation home owners the luxury of little yard maintenance.

With providing a choice of family homes, town homes and estate homes, this community allows buyers to find just the right fit. All were developer-built, custom mountain homes with complimentary architectural features.

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Pinebrook Arnold

Pinebrook is located just south of Blue Lake Springs off of Moran Rd.  You'll find the lake at the entrance along with the recreation center and park just behind which give it a real kids summer camp feel.  The lots here provide a great diversity of terrain allowing you to choose a slope with a view or a nice level lot.   In addition to the recreational facility, the association provides a host of social gatherings throughout the year for adults and kids of all ages, a family movie night, Summer BBQ's, Fishing Derby to name a few and making it a really cohesive community. 

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White Pines Arnold

The community of White Pines is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Arnold and the classic older architechture is evident. The public lake and its beach / BBQ / play area has provided recreation for much of Arnold well before newer private communities were developed. The facilities have recently been upgraded and updated, providing a beautiful area for kids and families to play including a softball field.  

This community has no organized home owners association and while this community warmly welcomes residents of Arnold and visitors, homeowners here are proud of White Pines  as you will see in signs such as “White Pines is not Arnold!” at the entrance. 

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Big Trees Village Dorrington

In the town of Dorrington, Big tree Village is approximately 7 miles above Arnold and 1000’ higher in altitude at about 5,000 feet.  

Membership to to the recreation association is voluntary to all residents and available year round. Roads are county maintained, including snowplowing.  Being a 25-ish minute drive from Bear Valley Mountain resort makes this the perfect choice for the family who enjoys winter snow sports.  The community borders Big Trees State Park so there is access to many hiking trails from your doorstep, check out the Lube Room, a popular local restaurant, bar and music venue with fantastic outdoor seating with gorgeous views of the surrounds.  Also nearby is Stanislaus River access at Sour Grass Day Use Area. 

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Snowshoe Springs Dorrington

Snowshoe Springs is a quaint community in Dorrington with approximately 300 homes and a local lake, Snowshoe Lake, where fun family memories have been made for generations. At an elevation of 5,000, this community receives much more snow than Arnold but is also just that much closer to skiing and snow fun. Having the real feel of the “cabin in the woods” these are perfect for year-round living as well as vacation and weekend getaway homes and like Big Trees Village is nearby to Stanislaus River access and Big Trees State Park.

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Tamarack

Tamarack is home to the notable Tamarack Lodge, a family fun resort and is 2.5 miles below Bear Valley Ski Resort. 

There are 3 small subdivisions of mostly vacation cabins and some vacant land lots.  All have a mutual water system.  Tamarack Camp and Tamarack Village are on dirt roads with above-ground utilities.  Many rustic and vintage dating back to the 1930’s can be found in this area. Tamarack Springs was developed in the 1980’s with paved roads, underground utilities and has some newer option along with older.