Broad Mojave-side canyon and recreation gateway in the Eastern Kern County BLM / Jawbone-Butterbredt area west of CA-14, where desert washes cut into the El Paso and Scodie foothills. Scenic dirt corridors, spring-fed side canyons, and classic Mojave scrub make it a thin-county desert stop between Red Rock Canyon State Park and the southern Sierra front—popular with hikers and OHV users on designated routes.
Field facts
| Region | Kern County, CA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 35.2994, -118.0056 |
| Management | BLM Ridgecrest Field Office / Jawbone-Butterbredt ACEC complex |
| Setting | Mojave desert canyon west of CA-14 |
| Access | Jawbone Canyon Road from CA-14; graded dirt |
| Nearby | Red Rock Canyon SP, Butterbredt Spring IBA, El Paso Mountains |
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Nearby amenities
- Rec areaJawbone/Butterbredt Recreation Management Area0.5 km away
- Rec areaJawbone Canyon OHV Area4.3 km away
- Visitor centerVisitors Station13 km away
- RestroomRestrooms13 km away
- ParkingParking Area13.3 km away
- RestroomRestroom14.3 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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