Griswold Hills
Bureau of Land Management Central Coast Field Office Marina, CA 93933
Griswold Hills
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CAMPING
Dispersed camping is available at Griswold Hills, although there is no camping within 200 yards of any wildlife watering improvement. Please remember to bring a shovel with you for both personal sanitation and fire prevention purposes. There is a 14 day camping limit within any 28-day period.
HUNTING
There are three main types of hunting available, including upland game bird, small game, and big game like deer and wild pigs. Varmint (non-game) hunting is also allowed. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife regulates the hunting seasons for different species and the types of firearms allowed for use. Please be aware that this region is home to the California Condor and affects non-game hunting.
At Griswold Hills, you may find upland game birds, varmints, and small game.
WILDLIFE/WILDFLOWER VIEWING
In the spring the hills are covered with mariposa lilies, Indian Paintbrush, poppies, and wild sage. There is also good habitat for the foothill yellow-legged frog and the western pond turtle.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
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Restrictions
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"November 10, 2020 - BLM Central Coast Field Office allows target shooting starting Nov. 13. Some fire restrictions remain in effect. For a complete list of restrictions for the Central Coast Field Office, you can view the Fire Prevention Order here."
For updates, a complete list of restrictions, including an interactive map, please visit the BLM California Fire Restrictions.
- Closed to motorized vehicles.
- No shooting within 150 yards of any developed area.
TARGET SHOOTING
There are no designated target shooting areas in the Central Coast Field Office area, however, Public Lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management are open to target shooting except when prohibited by other applicable laws and regulations.
While target shooting on BLM lands you must:
- Use legal weapons and ammunition
- Employ a safe backstop (hill) within close proximity behind the target
- Remove all your targets, gun shells, clay pigeons, and any and all items used for your target shooting
You may not:
- Shoot within 150 yards of residences, structures, or developed areas (i.e. day use areas)
- Shoot onto private lands
- Shoot across a roadway or trail
- Shoot at hazardous materials such as propane tanks or paint cans
- Shoot at trees, facilities, signs, or outbuildings
Call or email the Central Coast Field Office for more information on shooting safely and be sure to visit the State of California's Department of Justice (DOJ) Bureau of Firearms web page.