Bear Trap Ridge
HOA or property owners association on Geneva Lake, in the Village of Fontana. Off-lake.
Also known as: Bear Trap Ridge Subdivision
Researched by ELITE Lake Real Estate · Last checked November 2026 · Sources
Homes for sale in Bear Trap Ridge
The shaded area is Bear Trap Ridge as recorded in county plat maps. Boundaries are approximate; confirm lot lines with a survey.
About Bear Trap Ridge
Bear Trap Ridge has a homeowners association, the Bear Trap Ridge Homeowners Association, which owns a 2.96-acre common outlot.
Where it is: Bear Trap Ln and Valley View Dr, off S Main St
Lake access
The subdivision is off the lake.
Amenities
There is a common outlot owned by the association.
Can you rent out a home in Bear Trap Ridge?
It depends on where the home sits in the Village of Fontana. Bear Trap Ridge's details are below.
Village of Fontana
Depends on location- Vacation rental homes are allowed by right only in the Village Center, Abbey Springs, and the Abbey Resort, Abbey Ridge and Abbey Villas areas.
- Everywhere else: single-family homes only, one rental per 7-day period, inside one 180-day window a year.
- Village license, state license, room tax permit, inspections and insurance.
- Some associations ban short-term rentals, such as Buena Vista Club.
Confirm with: Village of Fontana Zoning Administrator
Bear Trap Ridge rules
Not publishedVillage rules allow only tourist rooming house (TRH) licensing here, and the Village rental license list shows none.
Rules checked November 2026. Next review February 2027. General information, not legal advice. Check another address
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Sources
Researched by ELITE Lake Real Estate from county land records, town and village rules, and association and club information. Dues, amenities and rules change over time, so confirm everything for a specific home before you buy.