Lake of the Woods, California facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lake of the Woods
Census-designated place
Lake of the Woods, with Lockwood Valley Road and Lakewood Drive in the center. The buildings at bottom front on Frazier Mountain Park Road.
Location of Lake of the Woods in Kern County, California
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Country	United States
State	California
County	Kern
Area
• Total	3.523 sq mi (9.125 km2)
• Land	3.522 sq mi (9.122 km2)
• Water	0.001 sq mi (0.002 km2)  0.028%
Elevation	5,121 ft (1,561 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	790
• Density	224.2/sq mi (86.6/km2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
FIPS code	06-39696

Lake of the Woods is a small community in southwestern Kern County, California. It is an unincorporated area, which means it's not officially a city with its own government. It is also a census-designated place (CDP). This means the government tracks its population for official records. In 2020, about 790 people lived there.

The community is located in Cuddy Canyon, which is part of the San Emigdio Mountains. It sits right along the border between Ventura and Kern Counties. Lake of the Woods is also found within the large Los Padres National Forest.

The name "Lake of the Woods" was given to the community in 1925 by Mrs. Florence Cuddy, a pioneer in the area. The "lake" it was named after was actually a reservoir. However, this reservoir has been dry since 1962, when its dam broke.

Population and People

Lake of the Woods is a small community. In 2010, there were 917 people living there. By 2020, the population had slightly decreased to 790 people.

Most people in Lake of the Woods are White. In 2010, about 89% of the residents were White. About 13% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.

The community has a mix of ages. In 2010, about 20% of the population was under 18 years old. About 13% of the residents were 65 years or older. The average age was around 45.7 years.

Many homes in Lake of the Woods are owned by the people who live in them. In 2010, about 68% of the homes were owner-occupied. The rest were rented. Some homes might be used only during certain seasons or on weekends.

Getting Around

Lake of the Woods has some public transportation options. Kern Regional Transit offers bus service to nearby towns like Frazier Park, Lebec, Pinon Pines, and Pine Mountain Club. This service runs on Thursdays and Saturdays during the summer.

All year round, you can use a special "dial-a-ride" service. This is like a shared taxi that you can call to pick you up. From Frazier Park or Lebec, you can connect to buses that go to Grapevine and Bakersfield. From Bakersfield, you can connect to larger bus services like Greyhound or train services like Amtrak.

To get to Lake of the Woods by road, you can use Frazier Mountain Park Road from the east. This road connects to Interstate 5. From the west, Cuddy Valley Road leads to Pinon Pines and Pine Mountain Club.

Community Places

The Frazier Park post office serves the residents of Lake of the Woods.

There is a community center called Cuddy Hall. It is owned by the local property owners association. Mrs. Cuddy sold it to the association for only $10 in 1959. This hall is used for many community events. People rent it for weddings, parties, and concerts. It also serves as a place where people can vote during elections.

Climate

Images for kids

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  The center of Lake of the Woods

See also

In Spanish: Lake of the Woods (California) para niños