Arcata Recreation Management Area The Arcata Field Office is responsible for the administration of natural resources, lands, and mineral programs on approximately 200,000 acres of public land in Northwestern California. The Area includes the 60,000 acre King Range National Conservation Area. We welcome you to BLM Arcata - Enjoy Your Visit!
Bakersfield Recreation Sites The Caliente Range forms the western border of the Carrizo Plain National Monument, and Caliente Mountain is the highest point in San Luis Obispo County. This is an isolated area, with the Cuyama Valley and the Los Padres National Forest situated on the other side of the Range.
Barstow Field Recreation Sites The Barstow field region provides for a wide variety of recreational activities. Within its boundaries are two BLM campgrounds, Afton Canyon and Owl Canyon; the Rainbow Basin National Natural Landmark; the Juniper Flats and Ord Mountain Route Networks; five Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Areas, Stoddard Valley, Johnson Valley, El Mirage, Dumont Dunes, and Rasor; and fourteen Congressionally-designated Wilderness Areas, either partly or completely within the field area. Six other areas covered by the Barstow Field Office are still being considered for wilderness designation, totaling more than 300,000 acres; designated Wilderness totals more than 587,000 acres; and more than 300,000 acres are covered by the five Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Areas.
Bear Valley NWR Bear Valley NWR was established in 1978 to protect a major night roost site for wintering bald eagles. The refuge consists of 4,200 acres, primarily of old growth ponderosa pine, incense cedar, and white and Douglas fir. These mature stands of trees have open branching patterns of large limbs which allow easy eagle access and can support many birds. Located on a northeast slope, the roost also shelters these raptors from the harsh and prevailing winter winds. In recent years, as many as 300 bald eagles have used the roost in a single night. Bear Valley NWR also serves as a nesting habitat for several bald eagle pairs.To reduce disturbance to the birds, Bear Valley Refuge is closed to all public entry except for walk-in deer hunting before November 1.
Big Morongo Canyon Preserve The preserve is an oasis and transition zone between the Mojave and Sonoran deserts. For centuries it was used by nomadic Indians, who found water and game plentiful here. More than 235 bird species have been observed in the preserve, including several rare species. Many additional transient species are present during the spring and fall migration seasons. Water also attracts desert bighorn sheep, raccoons, bobcats, coyotes, and other mammals. The preserve is listed as a National Watchable Wildlife Site.
Bishop Field Office Recreation Sites The BLM, Bishop Field Office manages the Bishop Resource Areacomprising approximately 750,000 acres of Public Lands in Inyo andMono counties, ranging from desert to mountains. This diversity offersour visitors a wide choice of activities unique to the public landsadministered by the Bishop Field Office, including hiking, off-highwayvehicle use, enjoyment of unusual plants, fall photography, camping,and rock climbing. You will be sure to find a one-of-a-kind experiencehere.
