Helendale, Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, United States.
Helendale is a small community situated in the Victor Valley area of the Mojave Desert in San Bernardino County. The settlement spans several square miles and features two man-made lakes that serve as focal points.
The area was originally called Point of Rocks before being renamed Helen in 1897, then becoming Helendale in 1918. These name changes reflected the community's evolving development over time.
Native American peoples, particularly the Mojave and Serrano, shaped this desert landscape for generations. Local place names and stories still reflect their connection to this region.
The community sits in a dry desert climate with extreme temperatures, especially during summer months. Visitors should prepare for heat and bring plenty of water.
North Lake and South Lake were created in the late 1960s as part of a resort development. These artificial lakes became defining features of the settlement within the otherwise arid desert landscape.
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