Location:
The site is located 7 miles south of Apple Valley, California.
Description:
Juniper Flats is an area of public and private lands in the northern foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains. The public route network in this area connects San Bernardino National Forest with Victor Valley to the northwest.
Mailing Address:
BLM
Barstow Resource Area
150 Coolwater Lane
Barstow, CA 92311
Phone:
760-255-8760 (California Desert Information Center)
Fax:
760-255-8766 (California Desert Information Center)
Directions:
South of Victorville, turn east from Interstate 15 onto Bear Valley Road and drive 10 miles to Central Avenue. Turn south on Central and drive about 3 miles to Roundup Way. Turn east on Roundup Way and go for 2.3 miles to Bown Ranch Road. Turn south on Bown Ranch and follow it into the Juniper Flats area.
Visitor Activities:
Off-highway-vehicle touring, hiking, horseback riding and hunting.
Permits, Fees, Limitations:
This is a "shotgun only" hunting area, and is closed to night shooting and recreational target shooting. Washes are marked as follows: brown Markers - open to motorized vehicles; red markers or no markers - closed to motorized vehicles.
Accessibility:
No special accommodations for those with physical limitations.
Camping and Lodging:
Camping is allowed on public lands within 300 feet of a BLM "Open Route". Fourteen day camping limits apply. Campfire permits are required and can be obtained from the BLM office. Nearby lodgings in Hesperia and Apple Valley.
Food and Supplies:
Food and supplies are available in Apple Valley, Hesperia, Victorville and Lucerne Valley.
First Aid:
There is no first aid available on-site. The nearest hospital is located in Apple Valley on Bear Valley Road.
Additional Information:
Thunderstorms can cause flash flooding in canyons and washes. Please respect the rights of private land owners. Bring your cameras and binoculars. Juniper Flats is a diverse landscape of mountains, canyons and washes. Wildlife viewing is best in the early morning and evening hours. In the washes, birds tend to gather in thick vegetation.
