Rare desert wetland and riparian corridor on the Volcanic Tableland north of Bishop, managed as a CDFW Ecological Reserve with an overlapping BLM Area of Critical Environmental Concern. Alkaline springs support bulrush, cattail, and saltgrass marshes that host waterbirds, raptors, and endemic fish and plants amid basalt cliffs and shadscale scrub—one of the Owens Valley’s best public wildlife-viewing stops.
Field facts
| Region | Inyo County, CA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37.4255, -118.4037 |
| Management | CDFW Fish Slough Ecological Reserve + BLM Fish Slough ACEC |
| Reserve size | 188 acres (ER core); broader ACEC on public land |
| Habitat | Desert spring wetland / shadscale scrub |
| Activities | Wildlife viewing, hiking; seasonal upland-game hunting per CDFW rules |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- Rec areaSad Boulders2.7 km away
- Rec areaHappy Boulders4.1 km away
- Rec areaInyo National Forest7.1 km away
- Rec areaFish Slough Area of Critical Environmental Concern9.8 km away
- Rec areaFish Slough Petroglyphs9.8 km away
- CampgroundPleasant Valley Pit Campground9.9 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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