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This information is compiled from official BLM sources

For general information on BLM land use rules and regulations, click here.

The desert is mostly public land - while there is a lot of private property, most of the millions of acres are owned by us. Some of these areas are military reservations and access is not allowed. Otherwise, much of the rest is administered by the US Bureau of Land Management or the National Park Service, and access is allowed. The rules for access will depend upon whose land it is - the Park Service is usually more restrictive than the BLM - and the type of land use that has been designated.

There are two main offices of the BLM (one in Barstow, the other in Ridgecrest) that administer public lands on the Mojave. The Barstow Field Office covers an area from the northern boundary of Joshua Tree National Park to the southern boundary of Fort Irwin Military Reservation and from the eastern boundary of San Bernardino National Forest to the California/Nevada state line. The Ridgecrest office covers the land to the west, to the National Forests in the Sierras.

The desert within this area is vast, and has many unique features. Elevations vary from near sea level to over 6000 feet. There are many scenic locations with rough mountains, dry lake beds and winding canyons. Plants found here include various cactus species and the Joshua Tree, an indicator species of Mojave Desert. Winter days are usually comfortable in the 70 degree F range (about 20 degree C), attracting visitors who come to escape colder states. Summer days can be hot and dry, with 110 degree F (40 degree C) temperatures common.
highway view, north of Baker (photo by Len Wilcox)

Many miles of trails and open areas await all types of outdoor enthusiasts. Please keep in mind that you are responsible for knowing, understanding, and complying with all Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) regulations. Please obey all signs regarding the management of public lands and routes.

Bureau of Land Management, Barstow Field Office, 2601 Barstow Road, Barstow, CA 92311 (760) 252-6000 / FAX(760) 252-6099

Ridgecrest Resource Area, 300 S. Ridgecrest Rd., Ridgecrest CA 93555 619-384-5400.

Bureau of Land Management, El Centro Field Office, 1661 S 4th St, El Centro CA 92243 (760) 337-4400

Links to Off-highway vehicle open areas on the California desert