Welcome to the Mojave Desert
The Barstow Field region 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 north of Death Valley Junction, California, as far as the California/Nevada state line.
The desert within this area is vast, about three million acres, and has many unique features. Elevations vary from near sea level, north of Baker, California, to over 6,000 feet, in the Ord Mountains south of Barstow. 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, the symbol of the 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.
Proposed Old Highway 58 Land Sale
CalNev Pipeline Project
Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Withdrawal Public Meetings News Release
West Fry Wind EIS
Granite Wind Energy Project
Use Permits are now required at Dumont Dunes OHV Area
Dumont Dunes Technical Review Team (TRT)
Amargosa ACEC Activity Plan/EA - PDF file, includes bookmarks to other sections of the EA
--->If you are unable to navigate through the above document using the bookmarks, you can download these PDF files to your computer:
- Complete Amargosa ACEC Activity Plan/EA (without maps - 2.6 megabytes)
- Accompanying maps (2.5 megabytes)
Barstow Cattle Grazing Renewal EA's-2006
Visit our Volunteer Services page to see projects completed by volunteers and how you can join our efforts in the California Desert.
Recreation Activities and Camping
Meteorite Viewing in the Mojave Desert
Current Western U.S. Weather Satellite Photo
Frequently Asked Questions
Bureau of Land Management
Barstow Field Office
2601 Barstow Road
Barstow, CA 92311
Phone: (760) 252-6000
Fax: (760) 252-6098
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