Bakersfield Field Office | Bureau of Land Management
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Bakersfield Field Office
The Bakersfield Field Office manages approximately 1.2 million acres of federal mineral estate, which includes roughly 612,000 acres of public lands that stretch from the California Coast to the crest of the Sierra Nevada range throughout eastern Fresno, western Kern, Kings, Madera, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare and Ventura counties. Public lands managed by the Bakersfield Field Office include the quarter-million-acre Carrizo Plain National Monument, Piedras Blancas Light Station, San Joaquin River Gorge, Keysville and Temblor Special Recreation Management Areas, and the Atwell Island Land Retirement Demonstration Project.
Public Room
Visit our public room to find maps, brochures and BLM California programs.
Fire Restrictions
Find the latest fire restrictions for the Bakersfield Field Office.
Frequently Requested Maps
Find our most popular interactive, georeferenced and traditional maps.
Three hundred years ago, California’s Central Valley was vast grassland where pronghorn and elk grazed and wildflowers swept the spring landscape. Today, amid urban and agriculture development, a remnant remains in the Carrizo Plain National Monument.
Carrizo Plain National Monument
Three hundred years ago, California’s Central Valley was vast grassland where pronghorn and elk grazed and wildflowers swept the spring landscape. Today, amid urban and agriculture development, a remnant remains in the Carrizo Plain National Monument.
Piedras Blancas Light Station Outstanding Natural Area is part of the California Coastal National Monument. Located on a rugged windswept point of land six miles north of Hearst Castle along California's scenic Highway One, the Lighthouse was first illuminated in 1875.
California Coastal National Monument
Piedras Blancas Light Station Outstanding Natural Area is part of the California Coastal National Monument. Located on a rugged windswept point of land six miles north of Hearst Castle along California's scenic Highway One, the Lighthouse was first illuminated in 1875.
Keysville is a historic mining area that offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Set in rolling terrain amidst a blue oak and foothill pine woodland, Keysville is dissected by the lower Kern River.
Keysville Special Recreation Management Area
Keysville is a historic mining area that offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Set in rolling terrain amidst a blue oak and foothill pine woodland, Keysville is dissected by the lower Kern River.
The scenic San Joaquin River Gorge Special Recreation Management Area straddles the San Joaquin River just upstream from Millerton Lake State Recreation Area. Multiple campground and day-use sites are available for your enjoyment.
San Joaquin River Gorge
The scenic San Joaquin River Gorge Special Recreation Management Area straddles the San Joaquin River just upstream from Millerton Lake State Recreation Area. Multiple campground and day-use sites are available for your enjoyment.
Recreation Areas
Carrizo Plain National Monument
(
Georeferenced Map
)
Case Mountain Extensive Recreation Management Area
Chimney Peak Recreation Area
Chimney Peak Wilderness
Domeland Wilderness
Keysville Special Recreation Management Area
(
Georeferenced Map
)
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail - Owens Peak Segment
Piedras Blancas Light Station
Point Sal
Sacatar Trail Wilderness
San Joaquin River Gorge Recreation Area
Temblor Recreation Area
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
.
Carrizo Plain National Monument
Keysville Recreation Management Area
Leadership
VACANT
Field Manager
Phone:
661-391-6000
Fax:
661-391-6041
Email:
[email protected]
John Hodge
Associate Field Manager
Phone:
661-391-6000
Fax:
661-391-6041
Email:
[email protected]
Latest News
BLM invites the public to celebrate Carrizo Plain National Monument’s 25th anniversary on April 10
California, Central California DO |
Mar 31, 2026
Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument 10th anniversary celebration
California, Central California DO |
Jul 7, 2025
BLM seeks input on proposed oil and gas management updates in central coast region of California
California, Central California DO |
Jun 20, 2025
BLM announces seasonal fire restrictions in the Eastern Sierra
California, Central California DO |
Jun 12, 2025
BLM issues seasonal fire restrictions for nine counties
California, Central California DO |
Jun 2, 2025
Contact
Address:
35126 McMurtrey Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
661-391-6000
Fax:
661-391-6041
Hours:
Virtual Hours by Email or Phone: 8:00am-4:00pm M-F. Lobby Hours: 8:30am-4:00pm M-F for limited services.
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
On
Thursday, February 19 from 4-7 p.m.
, the Bureau of Land Management is hosting several in-person and virtual public and stakeholder meetings to gather input to develop off-highway vehicle grant proposals for submission to the
California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division
.
News Release (2/9/2026)
Click here to register and join the meeting
Bakersfield Field Office
Public Meeting: 4–4:30 p.m.
Stakeholder Meeting: 4:30–5 p.m.
Bishop Field Office
Public Meeting: 5–5:30 p.m.
Stakeholder Meeting: 5:30–6 p.m.
Ukiah Field
Office
Public Meeting: 6–6:30 p.m.
Stakeholder Meeting: 6:30–7 p.m.
Quick Links
Recreation.gov
Tread Lightly
Leave No Trace
BLM Fire Restrictions
Cal Fire
Film Permits
Mining and Minerals
National BLM Hunting, Fishing, and Shooting
California BLM Hunting, Fishing, and Shooting
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (Hunting and Fishing Permits)
Partners
Pacific Crest Trail
Kern County Sheriff Department
California Highway Patrol (CHP)
California State Parks
U.S. Forest Service
Kern County Fire
Stories
Fourth Restoration Landscape film highlights Cosumnes Watershed fire and fuels reduction efforts
National Office |
Dec 23, 2024
BLM Central Coast Field Office delivers more than 5,000 Every Kid Outdoors passes to fourth graders in Monterey County
Central California DO |
Dec 12, 2023
Nothing to “baa” about: BLM California and partners use BIL investments to reduce wildfire hazards at Fort Ord National Monument
Central California DO |
Nov 15, 2023
Wildland fire trainee exchange lends hand to global firefighting efforts
Central California DO |
Jun 9, 2023
BLM CA Biologists Make Impact at Natural Communities Conference
California |
Jun 1, 2023
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.gov
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) or
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Flickr
Bakersfield Field Office
The Bakersfield Field Office manages approximately 1.2 million acres of federal mineral estate, which includes roughly 612,000 acres of public lands that stretch from the California Coast to the crest of the Sierra Nevada range throughout eastern Fresno, western Kern, Kings, Madera, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare and Ventura counties. Public lands managed by the Bakersfield Field Office include the quarter-million-acre Carrizo Plain National Monument, Piedras Blancas Light Station, San Joaquin River Gorge, Keysville and Temblor Special Recreation Management Areas, and the Atwell Island Land Retirement Demonstration Project.
Public Room
Visit our public room to find maps, brochures and BLM California programs.
Fire Restrictions
Find the latest fire restrictions for the Bakersfield Field Office.
Frequently Requested Maps
Find our most popular interactive, georeferenced and traditional maps.
Three hundred years ago, California’s Central Valley was vast grassland where pronghorn and elk grazed and wildflowers swept the spring landscape. Today, amid urban and agriculture development, a remnant remains in the Carrizo Plain National Monument.
Carrizo Plain National Monument
Three hundred years ago, California’s Central Valley was vast grassland where pronghorn and elk grazed and wildflowers swept the spring landscape. Today, amid urban and agriculture development, a remnant remains in the Carrizo Plain National Monument.
Piedras Blancas Light Station Outstanding Natural Area is part of the California Coastal National Monument. Located on a rugged windswept point of land six miles north of Hearst Castle along California's scenic Highway One, the Lighthouse was first illuminated in 1875.
California Coastal National Monument
Piedras Blancas Light Station Outstanding Natural Area is part of the California Coastal National Monument. Located on a rugged windswept point of land six miles north of Hearst Castle along California's scenic Highway One, the Lighthouse was first illuminated in 1875.
Keysville is a historic mining area that offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Set in rolling terrain amidst a blue oak and foothill pine woodland, Keysville is dissected by the lower Kern River.
Keysville Special Recreation Management Area
Keysville is a historic mining area that offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Set in rolling terrain amidst a blue oak and foothill pine woodland, Keysville is dissected by the lower Kern River.
The scenic San Joaquin River Gorge Special Recreation Management Area straddles the San Joaquin River just upstream from Millerton Lake State Recreation Area. Multiple campground and day-use sites are available for your enjoyment.
San Joaquin River Gorge
The scenic San Joaquin River Gorge Special Recreation Management Area straddles the San Joaquin River just upstream from Millerton Lake State Recreation Area. Multiple campground and day-use sites are available for your enjoyment.
Recreation Areas
Carrizo Plain National Monument
(
Georeferenced Map
)
Case Mountain Extensive Recreation Management Area
Chimney Peak Recreation Area
Chimney Peak Wilderness
Domeland Wilderness
Keysville Special Recreation Management Area
(
Georeferenced Map
)
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail - Owens Peak Segment
Piedras Blancas Light Station
Point Sal
Sacatar Trail Wilderness
San Joaquin River Gorge Recreation Area
Temblor Recreation Area
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
.
Carrizo Plain National Monument
Keysville Recreation Management Area
Leadership
VACANT
Field Manager
Phone:
661-391-6000
Fax:
661-391-6041
Email:
[email protected]
John Hodge
Associate Field Manager
Phone:
661-391-6000
Fax:
661-391-6041
Email:
[email protected]
Latest News
BLM invites the public to celebrate Carrizo Plain National Monument’s 25th anniversary on April 10
California, Central California DO |
Mar 31, 2026
Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument 10th anniversary celebration
California, Central California DO |
Jul 7, 2025
BLM seeks input on proposed oil and gas management updates in central coast region of California
California, Central California DO |
Jun 20, 2025
BLM announces seasonal fire restrictions in the Eastern Sierra
California, Central California DO |
Jun 12, 2025
BLM issues seasonal fire restrictions for nine counties
California, Central California DO |
Jun 2, 2025
Contact
Address:
35126 McMurtrey Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
661-391-6000
Fax:
661-391-6041
Hours:
Virtual Hours by Email or Phone: 8:00am-4:00pm M-F. Lobby Hours: 8:30am-4:00pm M-F for limited services.
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
On
Thursday, February 19 from 4-7 p.m.
, the Bureau of Land Management is hosting several in-person and virtual public and stakeholder meetings to gather input to develop off-highway vehicle grant proposals for submission to the
California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division
.
News Release (2/9/2026)
Click here to register and join the meeting
Bakersfield Field Office
Public Meeting: 4–4:30 p.m.
Stakeholder Meeting: 4:30–5 p.m.
Bishop Field Office
Public Meeting: 5–5:30 p.m.
Stakeholder Meeting: 5:30–6 p.m.
Ukiah Field
Office
Public Meeting: 6–6:30 p.m.
Stakeholder Meeting: 6:30–7 p.m.
Quick Links
Recreation.gov
Tread Lightly
Leave No Trace
BLM Fire Restrictions
Cal Fire
Film Permits
Mining and Minerals
National BLM Hunting, Fishing, and Shooting
California BLM Hunting, Fishing, and Shooting
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (Hunting and Fishing Permits)
Partners
Pacific Crest Trail
Kern County Sheriff Department
California Highway Patrol (CHP)
California State Parks
U.S. Forest Service
Kern County Fire
Stories
Fourth Restoration Landscape film highlights Cosumnes Watershed fire and fuels reduction efforts
National Office |
Dec 23, 2024
BLM Central Coast Field Office delivers more than 5,000 Every Kid Outdoors passes to fourth graders in Monterey County
Central California DO |
Dec 12, 2023
Nothing to “baa” about: BLM California and partners use BIL investments to reduce wildfire hazards at Fort Ord National Monument
Central California DO |
Nov 15, 2023
Wildland fire trainee exchange lends hand to global firefighting efforts
Central California DO |
Jun 9, 2023
BLM CA Biologists Make Impact at Natural Communities Conference
California |
Jun 1, 2023