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Bishop Field Office
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

Bishop Field Office

California

The Bishop Field Office cares for a unique vestige of wild California, emphasizing conservation, education and…

Bitter Creek National Wildlife Refuge
wildlife refuge
Park

Bitter Creek National Wildlife Refuge

California

As a hub of condor activity and research opportunities, June 2013 Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan 15 Bit…

Black Mountain Wilderness
Wilderness Area
Park

Black Mountain Wilderness

California

Overview Black Mountain stands at 3,941 feet, a mesa rising above an expanse of desolate, ancient lava flows…

Blue Ridge National Wildlife Refuge
wildlife refuge
Park

Blue Ridge National Wildlife Refuge

California

Blue Ridge National Wildlife Refuge is part of the cooperatively-managed Blue Ridge Wildlife Habitat Area, an …

Boca Reservoir
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

Boca Reservoir

California

Boca Dam and Reservoir are features of the Truckee Storage Project. The reservoir is on the Little Truckee Riv…

Brea Dam
recreation area
Park

Brea Dam

California

The recreation facilities at this project are managed by the City of Fullerton (CA) Community Services. Golf a…

Bright Star Wilderness
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

Bright Star Wilderness

California

Bright Star Canyon encloses Kelso Creek and leaves Sequoia National Forest to cross the southern portion of th…

Butte Sink Wildlife Management Area
recreation area
Park

Butte Sink Wildlife Management Area

California

The Butte Sink Wildlife Management area was established in 1979 with the primary purpose of preserving native …

Cabrillo National Monument
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

Cabrillo National Monument

California

In 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo climbed out of his boat and onto shore, becoming the first European to set fo…

Cabrillo National Monument
National Monument
Park

Cabrillo National Monument

California

Climbing out of his boat and onto shore in 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo stepped into history as the first Eur…

Cache Creek Natural Area
recreation area
Park

Cache Creek Natural Area

California

OverviewThis secluded, hilly expanse of oak woodlands, grasslands, and chaparral is a combination of over 70,0…

Cache Creek Wilderness
Wilderness Area
Park

Cache Creek Wilderness

California

Overview The Cache Creek Wilderness now contains a total of 27,294 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Lan…

Cachuma Lake
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

Cachuma Lake

California

Cachuma Reservoir, formed by Bradbury Dam, offers a prime recreational opportunity for the south central coast…

California Coastal National Monument
National Monument
Park

California Coastal National Monument

California

Connecting the Pacific Ocean with the land, the California Coastal National Monument provides unique coastal …

Carbon Canyon Dam
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

Carbon Canyon Dam

California

Managed by Orange County, there is no permanent pool, but varied facilities such as fishing, picnic areas, a n…

Case Mountain Extensive Recreation Management Area
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

Case Mountain Extensive Recreation Management Area

California

OverviewNestled in the heart of the Sierra Nevada foothills, Case Mountain offers a stunning natural escape fo…

Castle Mountains National Monument
National Monument
Park

Castle Mountains National Monument

California

Castle Mountains represents some of the most unique elements of the Mojave Desert. Nestled between the Nevada …

Cedar Roughs Wilderness
Wilderness Area
Park

Cedar Roughs Wilderness

California

Overview   The Cedar Roughs Wilderness now contains a total of 6,287 acres and is managed by the Bureau of L…

César E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
Park

César E. Chávez National Monument

California

Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth c…

César E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
Park

César E. Chávez National Monument

California

Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth …

Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
Nat'l Recreation Area
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Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary

California

The waters that swirl around the five islands within Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary create a specia…

Channel Islands National Park
Nat'l Recreation Area
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Channel Islands National Park

California

Channel Islands National Park encompasses five remarkable islands and their ocean environment, preserving and …

Chidago Canyon Petroglyphs
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

Chidago Canyon Petroglyphs

California

The Volcanic Tableland offers exceptional bouldering opportunities, because of its unique geologic features fo…

Chimney Peak Recreation Area
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

Chimney Peak Recreation Area

California

7/17/2024- Chimney Peak, Long Valley campgrounds and portion of the Pacific Crest Trail are closed due to wild…