Fort Ord

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Come and enjoy some of the last undeveloped natural, public lands on the Monterey Peninsula, located on the former Fort Ord military base. Here the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) protects and manages 35 species of rare plants and animals and their native coastal habitats.  While habitat preservation and enhancement are primary missions at Fort Ord, there are also more than 50 miles of trails for the public to explore on foot, on bike or on horseback.

Mission
At Fort Ord, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is working with the community and other partners to help this former military base become available for public use. The goal of the community-based Fort Ord Reuse Plan is to:

"Promote the best use of land through well planned and balanced development which ensures educational and economic opportunities as well as environmental protection."
                                                                                      -- Fort Ord Reuse Plan 1997

The three E's of success at Fort Ord are:
Environmental protection, Educational enhancement and Economic Well Being

BLM's Role
In order to help Fort Ord change from military to public use, the BLM will manage it's portion of the base to protect rare habitats in such a way that compensates for the loss of those habitats on portions of Fort Ord that will be (or have been) developed. BLM will work with surrounding communities to manage these public lands to also provide high quality, environmentally-sensitive recreational opportunities.)

This video feature highlights recreation opportunities at Fort Ord -- with 86 miles of world class road and trail for hikers, bikers, and equestrians, including about six miles of the Juan Batista de Anza National Historic Trail.

• Fort Ord Video - High Speed
• Fort Ord Video - Dial-up