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Barstow Field Office

The BLM's multiple-use and sustained yield mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

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Public Room

Visit our public room to find maps, brochures and BLM California programs.
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Fire Restrictions

Find the latest fire restrictions for the Barstow Field Office.
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Purchase Passes

Purchase passes online for Dumont Dunes and El Mirage.
Mojave Trails National Monument
The Mojave Trails National Monument spans 1.6 million acres of federal lands, including more than 350,000 acres of already Congressionally-designated wilderness, managed by the Bureau of Land Management between Barstow and Needles, California.
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Johnson Valley OHV Area
Johnson Valley is a varied landscape for the off-highway vehicle driver. It is punctuated by steep red rocky mountains, rolling hills, open valley, dry lake beds and sandy washes. Elevations range from 4,600 feet at Hartwell Hills to 2,300 feet at Melville Dry Lake.
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Dumont Dunes OHV Area
Dumont Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Recreation Area encompasses 7,620 acres of public land. This Special Recreation Management Area is located about 40 miles north of Baker, CA where OHV sand dune enthusiasts challenge themselves against the big bowls, steep climbs and flowing transitions.
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Rainbow Basin Natural Area
Rainbow Basin Natural Area is an Area of Critical Environmental Concern with outstanding views and geological and paleontological features. Many visitors come to see exciting multi-colored rock formations and walk the scenic canyons. A variety of desert adapted wildlife are found here, including the desert tortoise.
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Recreation Areas

Special Designation Sites

Off-Highway Vehicles

Camping

Hiking

Wilderness Areas

Georeferenced Maps

Heading out for a remote adventure?  No cell coverage?  No problem. The BLM has developed georeferenced maps compatible with any georeferenced map mobile application. Click here for more information and instructions.

Leadership

Marc Stamer

Field Manager
Phone:
760-252-6000
Fax:
760-252-6098
Email:

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Contact

Mailing Address:
2601 Barstow Road
Barstow, CA 92311
Email: BLM_CA_Web_BA@blm.gov
Phone: 760-252-6000
Fax: 760-252-6099
Hours:
Public Room: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Note: not all specialists are available every day. Please call or email the office to check staff availability)

TTY/Relay System

If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

NOTICES

The Bureau of Land Management is hosting several in-person and virtual public and stakeholder meetings to gather input to develop off-highway vehicle grant proposals for submission to the California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division. News Release (2/4/2025)

Barstow Field Office: Wednesday, Feb. 19

5 - 6 p.m. public meeting

In person: BLM Barstow Field Office, 2601 Barstow Road, Barstow, CA 92311

Virtual via Zoom: https://ow.ly/OJIl50UNZhl

Phone: 833-568-8864 / Meeting ID: 161 710 5577 / Passcode: 693916

 

For current conditions and closure status of the El Mirage Dry Lake Bed, please visit the Friends of El Mirage or call (760) 388-4411.

Click here for current road closure information:  Division of Traffic Operations - Road Information - California Highway Information

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