Is Carrizo Plain in bloom?

Today, Carrizo Plain National Monument is known for being one of the prime spring wildflower bloom spots in California. In a good bloom year, wildflower displays here are so breathtaking that they attract thousands of visitors from near and far.

What does Carrizo look like?

Prominent features on the monument include the white alkali flats of Soda Lake, Painted Rock, vast open grasslands, and a broad plain rimmed by mountains. When conditions are right, numerous wildflowers can carpet the valley floor; although short lived it can be breathtaking.

When should I go to Carrizo Plain?

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Contact: Typically, spring is an ideal time to visit, as the Carrizo Plain is one of the best wildflower destinations in the state. Guided tours are available every Saturday from April 1-May 29. Painted Rock is an important Native American site and is open to the public from July 16 through the end of February.

Can you shoot at Carrizo Plain?

Weapons: Recreational target shooting is prohibited within the entire monument. Public lands within 1/4 mile of any campground, Painted Rock, facility (including the Washburn, Saucito, and MU ranch headquarters), developed overlooks, interpretive sites or pullouts, are closed to the discharge of firearms.

Can you camp anywhere in Carrizo Plain?

Dispersed car camping is also allowed within certain areas of the Carrizo Plain. The designated dispersed car camping areas encompass approximately 100,000 acres where car, tent, backpack, or horse camping is allowed. Generally, dispersed car camping is permitted in the foothills and mountainous areas.

How do you camp in Carrizo Plain?

There are two primitive BLM campgrounds at Carrizo Plain National Monument, KCL Campground, and Selby Campground. Small RVs and trailers can fit into the campsites at either of these primitive campgrounds. The roads to each camping area are dirt and gravel. They can become muddy and dangerous when wet.

Can I camp anywhere on Carrizo Plain?

Why is Carrizo Plain a national monument?

In 2012 it was further designated a National Historic Landmark due to its archeological value. The San Andreas Fault occurs along the eastern edge of the Carrizo Plain at the western base of the Temblor Range.

Are dogs allowed at Carrizo Plain?

And best of all, it was a dog friendly wildflower adventure! At about 4.5 hours from The SF Bay Area in California’s Central Valley, Carrizo Plain is close enough for a 2 day camping trip, it’s dog friendly, and it has 2 free campgrounds, and free dispersed camping.

What city is Carrizo Plain in?

The San Andreas Fault occurs along the eastern edge of the Carrizo Plain at the western base of the Temblor Range….Carrizo Plain.

Carrizo Plain National Monument
Location	San Luis Obispo & Kern counties, California
Nearest city	California Valley, California