At a Glance
1,949Square Miles
92%Public Land
5,000 - 11,000Elevation Range
Zone X-9a located in portions of Fresno, Inyo, Madera and Mono counties.
This area is a 4 - 5-hour drive from Los Angeles, if no traffic, making it an ideal zone for southern California hunters seeking a public land hunting environment.Located in the east central part of the state bordering Nevada, including the town of Mammoth Lakes. Contains Mono Lakes, Lake Crowley, and several small lakes in a mix of BLM land and mountainous Inyo National Forest. Expect temperature extremes, 70s to 40s.
Quick Tips
- Four-wheel-drive vehicles should be used when traveling on unimproved roads within the zone
- Overnight camping is not allowed on Los Angeles Department of Water and Power lands
- BLM surface management maps may also be useful. The Bishop and Benton Range BLM maps are good sources