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Brochure and Map of Juniper Flats in the BLM Barstow Field Office area in California. Published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
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Juniper Flats covers 101,272 acres of mixed public and
private lands. Located between the Mojave Desert and
the forests of the San Bernardino Mountains, Juniper
Flats hosts a unique mixture of plants from both
environments. Its streams and wetlands attract many
kinds of wildlife. No less amazing are the beautiful
views and varied landscape that make Juniper Flats a
favorite recreation destination year-round.
Visitors to Juniper Flats enjoy excellent recreation
opportunities, including camping, hiking, backpacking,
horseback riding, mountain biking, and hunting.
Of-highway vehicle (OHV) touring is restricted to
a designated route system (see numbered routes
on included maps). Routes not marked as open are
CLOSED to all motorized vehicles. “Technical” or crosscountry (of-route) OHV activities are not allowed in
Juniper Flats; please use the nearby El Mirage, Johnson
Valley, or Stoddard Valley OHV areas. Juniper Flats is
part of a public trail network that connects the San
Bernardino National Forest with Victor Valley OHV
areas to the northwest.
Public lands in Juniper Flats are managed
by the Bureau of Land Management.
Transitional areas between ecosystems typically
support and attract a greater number of plant and
animal species. Among the many mammals sighted at
Juniper Flats are mountain lion, bobcat, coyote, kit fox,
white-tailed antelope squirrel, black-tailed jackrabbit,
mountain cottontail, desert cottontail, rock squirrel,
California ground squirrel, Botta’s pocket gopher, the
kangaroo rat, and Merriam’s chipmunk.
Dispersed camping and parking are allowed in
areas that show obvious signs of prior use and lack
of vegetation cover, that are within 300 feet of a
designated open route, and that are at least 200 yards
from wildlife watering places. Camping in any one
location is limited to 14 days. Please obtain permission
before entering private land. Fire permits are required
and may be restricted in the fre season (May – October).
Fire danger is extreme during most of the year.
Flora and Fauna
Camping and Picnicking
Of-route recreation travel through wildlands seriously
damages the environment and cultural resources. It
takes only one tire tread to crush a nest or destroy
fragile evidence of the past! Please stay on trails marked
OPEN. Be especially careful in the part of Juniper Flats
designated an Area of Critical Environmental Concern.
See map on other side.
LEGEND
Private Property
Private Road
Public Land
Motorcycle Route
Powerline Road
Open Route
Kiosk Locations
Arrastre Falls
Forest Service
Restoration Area Boundary
Juniper Flats
Restoration Area
Extensive restoration has already been accomplished (see
the red-bordered area in the map below), but protecting
this unique environment is an ongoing challenge.
Residents, local government, and community institutions
can all help ensure that the natural and cultural resources of
Juniper Flats are enjoyed for generations to come. For more
information about how you can help, contact the Bureau of
Land Management, Barstow Field Ofce, at (760) 252-6000.
NOTICE:
Motorized use is permitted only on routes signed “OPEN.”
Any route that does not have an “OPEN” sign is not legal
for motorized use. Motorized use of any closed route will
result in a ÿne or criminal prosecution.
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The Bureau of Land Management makes no
representations or warranties regarding the
accuracy or completeness of this map. The map
is merely representational. The map and the
data from which it was derived are not binding
on the Bureau and may be revised at any time in
the future. The Bureau of Land Management
shall not be liable under any circumstances for
any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages with respect to any
claim by any user or any third party on account
of or arising from the use of this map or the
data from which it was derived.
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Flora communities include the Mojave Desert creosote
scrub, the Joshua tree woodland, cottonwood
and willow riparian woodland, juniper woodland,
grasslands, and (at the highest elevations)
pinyon-oak woodland.
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Recreation
Hunting and Shooting
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Many birds also call Juniper Flats home, including
the red-tailed hawk, Cooper’s hawk, prairie falcon,
golden eagle, American kestrel, greater roadrunner,
loggerhead shrike, LeConte’s thrasher, Least Bell’s vireo,
western scrub jay, great horned owl, barn owl, and
burrowing owl. Visitors may also encounter a variety of
insects and amphibians near water sources, as well as
rattlesnakes, such as the Southern Pacifc rattlesnake,
throughout Juniper Flats.
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and responsible recreation.
Juniper Flats supports diverse wildlife
boulder felds, canyons, and washes,
An attractive landscape of mountains,
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Juniper Flats is a shotgun only area (per San
Bernardino County ordinance); no night shooting or
recreational target shooting with rifes or handguns is
allowed. In the immediate vicinity of wildlife waterers
and guzzlers, hunting is limited to 30 minutes. It is
illegal to shoot within 150 feet of any campsite or to
shoot at trees, signs, glass bottles, domestic livestock,
outbuildings, or other objects on federal land. On
private land, visitors must obtain permission from
the landowner to discharge frearms. Check with the
California Department of Fish and Wildlife for current
hunting regulations and seasonal limits.
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
Barstow Field Ofce
2601 Barstow Road
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 252-6000
For more information,
contact:
SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST
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Be careful with fre. Keep campfres small.
Comply with fre restrictions.
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If you arrive unprepared, you could become lost,
dehydrated, injured, or even die. Your safety is your
responsibility.
Expect wild, rugged conditions and extreme
temperatures. Prepare for your trip by learning
about ways to stay safe in the back country. This
brochure provides only limited safety information.
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Respect wildlife. Do not feed or approach wild animals.
Observe them from a distance. Secure food out of
their reach.
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St. Mary Medical Center
18300 Highway 18
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 242-2311
If you are stranded, stay with
your vehicle.
Do not approach or
feed wildlife.
Dress appropriately for the season
and changing weather.
Tell someone where you are going
and when you plan on returning.
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Rattlesnake Canyon
Subregion
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Johnson Valley
IN AN EMERGENCY, CALL 9-1-1
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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ACEC - An area where special management attention is needed to
protect, and prevent irreparable damage to, important historical, cultural,
and scenic values, ÿsh, or wildlife resources or other natural systems or
processes; or to protect human life and safety from natural hazards.
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ACEC (Area of Critical
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Juniper Flats Boundary
Restoration Area Boundary
Arrastre Falls
Kiosk Locations
Nearest Hospitals:
Victor Valley Global Medical Center
15248 11th Street
Victorville, CA 92395
(760) 245-8691
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Carry plenty of water—a minimum
of 1 gallon per person, per day.
A FEW RECOMMENDED SAFETY TIPS
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Stay on designated routes. Desert plants provide homes and
food for wildlife but are easily destroyed if walked on or run
over by a vehicle.
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TAKE PRIDE IN JUNIPER FLATS,
AND LEAVE IT AS YOU FOUND IT!
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Pack out all trash. Even orange peels and other natural
items decompose slowly in the high desert climate.
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The Bureau of Land Management makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of
this map. The map is merely representational. The map and the data from which it was derived are not binding on the
Bureau and may be revised at any time in the future. The Bureau of Land Management shall not be liable under any
circumstances for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages with respect to any claim by any
user or any third party on account of or arising from the use of this map or the data from which it was derived.
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NOTICE:
Motorized use is permitted only on routes signed “OPEN.” Any route that
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