Remote 720-acre CDFW ecological reserve around a seasonal alkali lake in Deep Springs Valley, east of the White and Inyo ranges. Spring-fed wetlands here are the core habitat of the endemic black toad (California threatened/fully protected) and host migratory birds including western snowy plover. No developed trails or visitor center—quiet desert birding and habitat viewing for those willing to drive rough valley roads.
Field facts
| Region | Inyo County, CA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37.2763, -118.0441 |
| County | Inyo |
| Manager | California Department of Fish and Wildlife |
| Acreage | ~720 acres |
| Flagship species | Black toad (Anaxyrus exsul); snowy plover |
| GNIS (lake) | 259197 |
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