Fawnskin
- Fouzia Shibley
- May 18
- 2 min read
updated 05/19/25
Fawnskin is an unincorporated community, population est. 403 [2024]. Its altitude is 6,827 feet; has a post office, established in 1922. It is located in the Northwest section of Big Bear Lake. Hidden along the north shore of Big Bear Lake in the mountains above Southern California, Fawnskin provides activities for the Lake and forest: paddling, hiking or snowshoeing. The city hosts a Doo Dah parade and other events in the summer.
Demographics: Median age of the male population is 48.3 and the female population is 51. The race breakdown of the population in Fawnskin varies per year, but currently 393 are one race and 16 are two or more races. Of the 409 people who live in Fawnskin, there are 82 under 20 years old.
Unable to access the north side, was only a dirt road and hard to access. Later in 1917 became Fawnskin when a road paved to the north shore completed. A lodge was erected, the first major building; later closed; used currently for several small businesses. Before highway 18 evolved, people had to come through Fawnskin to access Big Bear area. After the highway was built, they had less travelers. Big Bear City & Lake city grew as a result of the traffic coming from the South shore. It's a quiet area which residents prefer.
“Spending your getaway on the lake, in the woods, in the town; Northshore of Big Bear Lake"
Location of Fawnskin in SBC
Specific Prayer Points
Spiritual
Intercessors to rise up & pray for the issues facing this town; Bible studies, attend churches in Big Bear city or Lake, there's a darkness here, possibly from isolation, long term economic hardships from environment and pandemic
Government: 3rd District of SBC
Crime issues: [2024] overall crime grade is F: violent crime F; property crime F and other crime is C-; top crime issues are theft at 34% theft very high; burglary 10%; assault 6%; vehicle theft 6%; vandalism 5%
Poverty Issues: [2024] 4.4% <7.6% from CA Avg 12%
Businesses: took an economic loss, some businesses closed and others are trying to regain their losses; primarily a place for travelers, Bed & Breakfast, inn & lodge, home rentals, or cabins, some businesses cater to the Lake activities; need economy & tourism to improve; saw abandoned and closed up buildings & businesses
Points of Interest: Doo Dah Parade, the Loggers' Jubilee, and the Fawnskin Festival, Big Bear discovery center, YMCA, Boy Scouts, trails
Environmental issues: Drought & fires
Churches [not exhaustive]
no churches in Fawnskin proper
nearby churches in Big Bear City and Big Bear Lake
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