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California Desert District Office

Unique within the BLM, the California Desert District was created to protect the natural, historic, recreational and economic riches of the diverse and scenic California Desert. Designated as the California Desert Conservation Area by the U.S. Congress, the California Desert District is responsible for protecting and preserving nearly 11 million of its 25 million acres.

Leadership

Brandon Anderson

Acting District Manager
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VACANT

Associate District Manager
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Offices

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Contact

Address:
1201 Bird Center Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 760-833-7100
Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. M-F

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

West Mojave OHV Routes Update
A federal court order requires the BLM to close desert tortoise and Lane Mountain milk-vetch critical habitats to off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation in the West Mojave (WEMO) planning area. 
 
The BLM is taking steps to comply with the order. Beginning March 24, 2026, and until further notice:
  • All routes in desert tortoise and Lane Mountain milk-vetch critical habitat are closed to OHV recreation (view map).
  • A free permit is required for OHV recreation in Rand Mountains Management Area (download here).
  • Designated county roads and highways, and all routes needed to provide access for established easements, administrative access, emergency access, and other permitted uses will remain open, but not to public OHV recreational use.
     

SEASONAL CLOSURES AND FIRE RESTRICTIONS

For a complete list, including an interactive map, please visit the BLM California Fire Restrictions.

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