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Eagle Lake Field Office

Public lands managed by the Eagle Lake Field Office cover approximately one million acres in northeastern California and northwestern Nevada. The area offers an amazing diversity including forests, peaceful lake shorelines, scenic river canyons and expansive high deserts. These areas provide myriad recreational opportunities, and other uses including timber harvesting and livestock grazing that help meet the food and fiber needs of our nation.

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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 Eagle Lake Field Office.
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Hunting, Fishing and Recreational Shooting

Learn about hunting, fishing and target shooting regulations on BLM-managed lands.
The Bizz Johnson Trail is in northeastern California, along the Susan River in Lassen County. The main trailhead is at the old Railroad Depot in the City of Susanville, about 90 miles north of Reno and about 90 miles east of Red Bluff, California. The trail has four distinct seasons because of the high elevation location.
Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail
An old railroad bridge converted to a = bicycle trail along a creek in a forest with fall colors.
The Fort Sage Off-Highway Vehicle Area is located in the high desert region of northeastern California outside the town of Doyle. The area is about 45 miles south of Susanville, California and 45 miles north of Reno, Nevada.
Fort Sage OHV Area
Three dirt bike riders in full gear pose in front of a large rock landmark.
The Bald Mountain Trail system is located on the eastern end of low ridge (1,000 feet of vertical) that extends from the foothills of Diamond Mountain east out into the northwest end of Honey Lake Valley just 15 miles east of Susanville, CA.
Bald Mountain Non-Motorized Trails
A man standing next to a bicycle overlooks a high desert landscape
The WSA is located on the northwestern edge of the arid Great Basin, characterized by eroded volcanic mountains and expansive desert valleys (the remains of ancient lake beds). The WSA comprises an area approximately 10 by 12 miles.
Skedaddle Wilderness Study Area
Skedaddle Wilderness Study Area with bright yellow flowers in the foreground and tall mountains in the background.

Recreation Areas

Campgrounds

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

Emily Ryan

Field Manager
Phone:
530-257-0456
Fax:
530-257-4831
Email:

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Contact

Mailing Address:
2550 Riverside Drive
Susanville, CA 96130
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 530-257-0456
Fax: 530-257-4831
Hours:
Public Room: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm M-F virtual only - via email or phone. The office is temporarily closed to in-person visits. Litchfield Corral: Visitation by appointment. Please call 530-254-6575.

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

After public consultation, The Bureau of Land Management has developed and submitted off-highway vehicle grant proposals to California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division. Anyone interested can review and comment on the preliminary applications from March 4 to May 5, by visiting the grants section at https://ohv.parks.ca.gov, or by submitting written comments to the field offices by mail or email.

The Bureau of Land Management, Eagle Lake Field Office will be undergoing a remodel beginning June 15th, 2024. The BLM is collocated with the Forest Service at 2550 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA. The main public entrance to the building will remain open through most or all of the construction period, however most BLM employees will be working from alternative work sites. All BLM employees will remain available by email or phone. Please use caution when entering the parking area during the construction.

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

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