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Bakersfield Field Office

Bakersfield, California · Kern County

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, Tula…

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About 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.

Plan Your Visit to Bakersfield Field Office

Heading to Bakersfield Field Office? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Bakersfield Field Office?

No central reservation system listed for Bakersfield Field Office. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/10384912) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Bakersfield Field Office?

35126 McMurtrey Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93308

How do I contact Bakersfield Field Office?

You can reach the park at phone: 661-391-6000 or email: BLM_CA_Web_BK@blm.gov.