About Indian Valley Management Area
Note: Click here to view our California State Parks OHV grant preliminary applications. The public comment period will be open from March 4, 2025 to May 5, 2025. Instructions on how to provide public comments can be found here.North of Highway 20, on the eastern edge of Lake County, the Indian Valley Management Area offers an abundance of recreational possibilities. Rolling chaparral covered hills dotted with oak and pine make an ideal setting for hunting, camping, bicycling, hiking, and equestrian use. Popular game animals include blacktail deer, black bear, quail, dove, and wild turkey. For wildflower enthusiasts, pockets of the rare Indian Valley Brodiaea and Adobe Lily can be found within the area.The nearby Indian Valley Reservoir provides an excellent locale for fishing, boating, and swimming, although the water level can drop quite low in the summertime, and boats are limited to 10 MPH on the lake (5 MPH within 200 yards of shore). Yolo County offers a for-fee RV campground near the dam. For specific information about the reservoir and campground, contact Yolo County at (530) 662-0265. Indian Valley Management Area is part of the Berryessa Snow Mountain Monument administered by BLM's Ukiah Field Office. Hunting, Fishing and HikingHunting is permitted on the BLM lands. Since there are many private property inholdings in the area, be aware of the boundary lines. For hunting regulations, contact California Department of Fish and Game at (916) 358-2900.Shooting within 150 yards of a developed site or dwelling, including campgrounds, and shooting across or within 150 feet of any road or trail is strictly prohibited.Since this area hosts a wide range of recreation uses, you should familiarize yourself with the area, and be sure of your target and background.You must carry out all litter, including expended cartridges, shot shells and targets.Visitors are responsible for knowing area rules and regulations. The regulations are enforceable under U.S. Code of Federal R
