A jeep overlooks a sea of dunes at sunset

El Centro Field Office

The Bureau of Land Management, El Centro Field Office manages approximately 1.4 million acres of public lands spread across two counties: Imperial and San Diego. 

Approximately 95% of the public lands lie within Imperial County.  The area is bordered by the U.S./Mexico International border to the south and the Riverside County line to the north.

El Centro Field Office Interactive Map
Field Office Boundaries are marked in blue and different data layers are available in the top right ‘Layer List’. Some characteristics will become visible as the map is zoomed in.

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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.

Brochures

Leadership

Matt Lohr

Field Manager
Phone:
760-337-4400
Fax:
760-337-4490
Email:

Carrie Sahagun

Associate Field Manager
Phone:
760-337-4400
Fax:
760-337-4490
Email:

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Contact

Mailing Address:
1661 S. 4th Street
El Centro, CA 92243
Email: BLM_CA_Web_EC@blm.gov
Phone: 760-337-4400
Fax: 760-337-4490
Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

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

October 25, 2024 - BLM seeks public input on recreation permit fees in Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area

The proposed El Centro Draft Recreation Site Business Plan outlining existing and proposed recreation permit fee changes and operation and maintenance costs, is available for public comment for 30 days. Submit public comments by Nov. 25, via mail to the BLM El Centro Field Office, 1661 S. 4th Street, El Centro, CA 92243 or via email at BLM_CA_web_EC@blm.gov.

The BLM has issued a temporary emergency closure order for a segment of the Walters Camp Road (BLM designated route 704) in eastern Imperial County for public safety concerns. The closure will protect visitors from a potential collapse of a section of the road due to erosion from Milpitas Wash. - View order and map.

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