Ridgecrest Field Office
Situated at the edge of the Mojave Desert and the toe of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Ridgecrest is a great place to be if you love the outdoors.
The Trona Pinnacles were designated a National Natural Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior in 1968 to preserve one of North America’s most outstanding examples of tufa tower formation.
The Jawbone Canyon Off-Highway Vehicle Area provides a wide variety of riding opportunities including cross country play, trail riding, and advanced technical hill climbing opportunities.
Fossil Falls offers a unique volcanic landscape. The short Fossil Falls Trail will lead you though the smooth, polished remnants of a 20,000 year-old lava flow and is an excellent location to stretch your legs on a long road trip.
Limited Use OHV Area that is within a Desert Tortoise Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC).
Recreation Areas
OHV Areas
Wilderness Areas
- Inyo Mountains Wilderness
- Malpais Mesa Wilderness
- Darwin Falls Wilderness
- Coso Range Wilderness
- Sacatar Trail Wilderness
- Owens Peak Wilderness
- Kiavah Wilderness
- Bright Star Wildernes
- El Paso Mountains Wilderness
- Golden Valley Wilderness
- Grass Valley Wilderness
- Surprise Canyon Wilderness
- Argus Range Wilderness
- Manly Peak Wilderness
- Great Falls Basin Wilderness
- Sylvania Mountains Wilderness
- Piper Mountain Wilderness
Leadership
Dana Stephenson
Assistant Field Manager
Phone:
(760) 384-5429
Thomas Bickauskas
Associate Field Manager
Phone:
(760) 384-5430
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Contact
Mailing Address:
300 S. Richmond Rd.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 760-384-5400
Fax: 760-384-5499
Hours:
Public Room: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
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