Bakersfield Field Office | Bureau of Land Management Skip to main navigation Official websites use .gov .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS lock ) or means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. 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 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. 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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