Carrizo Plain National Monument · CA

Carrizo Plain National Monument, CACarrizo Plain National Monument is a national monument in California, managed by the Bureau of Land Management.About Carrizo Plain National MonumentAll vehicles including UTVs on the monument must be street-legal (DMV plated) and all vehicles must stay on roads. REMINDER: Please follow warning signs and respect private property when visiting your public lands. This is a remote area with limited towing services, no fuel, food or water nearby. ROADS: Rain showers continue, please be cautious on dirt roads! Don't drive into the flowers, park alongside the road (parallel) as not to obstruct other traffic and watch for pedestrians. Currently Simmler Road and Panorama Road are open. High clearance vehicles are recommended, especially in muddy areas. Soda Lake Road and Elkhorn Road are also open. Overview The Carrizo Plain National Monument, located 100 airline miles (160 km) from Los Angeles, is an area by-passed by time. Soda Lake, its cenThings to do at Carrizo Plain National Monument

Biking

Camping

Horseback riding

Hunting

Wildlife viewing

Environmental education

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Managed by: Bureau of Land Management

Designation: national monument

State: California

6 recorded activities

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