Cal. Code Regs. tit. 14 § 630

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 44, November 1, 2024
Section 630 - Additional Visitor Use Regulations on Department Lands Designated as Ecological Reserves
(a) The areas listed in this section have been designated by the commission as ecological reserves. A legal description of the boundaries of each ecological reserve is on file at the department's headquarters. All ecological reserves are maintained for the primary purpose of developing a statewide program for protection of rare, threatened, or endangered native plants, wildlife, aquatic organisms, and specialized terrestrial or aquatic habitat types. Visitor uses are dependent upon the provisions of applicable laws. Visitor use is subject to the regulations below, in sections 550 and 550.5 of these regulations, as well as any other commission regulations that may apply. These regulations are incorporated by reference into and become a condition of entry, passes, and/or permits. It is the responsibility of all visitors to know and understand these regulations prior to entry. Ecological reserves that are marked with an asterisk (*) in subsection 630(b) are adjacent to or share sensitive marine environments with Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Marine Managed Areas (MMAs), and/or Special Closures that are defined in Section 632 of these regulations. The general regulations for MPAs, MMAs, and Special Closures are in subsection 632(a) of these regulations, and site-specific regulations for each area are in subsection 632(b) of these regulations. The designated names of the MPAs in subsection 632(b) of these regulations generally correspond with the names of adjacent or overlapping ecological reserves. For example, Fagan Marsh Ecological Reserve shares marine waters with the Fagan Marsh State Marine Park and Moro Cojo Ecological Reserve is adjacent to the Moro Cojo State Marine Reserve.
(b) Ecological Reserves owned and operated by the department:
(1) Agua Hedionda Lagoon Ecological Reserve, San Diego County*;
(2) Albany Mudflats Ecological Reserve, Alameda County*;
(3) Alkali Sink Ecological Reserve, Fresno County;
(4) Allensworth Ecological Reserve, Kern and Tulare counties;
(5) Apricum Hill Ecological Reserve, Amador County;
(6) Atascadero Creek Marsh Ecological Reserve, Sonoma County;
(7) Bair Island Ecological Reserve, San Mateo County*;
(8) Bakersfield Cactus Ecological Reserve, Kern County;
(9) Baldwin Lake Ecological Reserve, San Bernardino County;
(10) Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve, Los Angeles County;
(11) Batiquitos Lagoon Ecological Reserve, San Diego County*;
(12) Big Table Mountain Ecological Reserve, Fresno County;
(13) Blue Ridge Ecological Reserve, Tulare County;
(14) Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, San Diego County;
(15) Bobelaine Ecological Reserve, Sutter County;
(16) Boden Canyon Ecological Reserve, San Diego County;
(17) Boggs Lake Ecological Reserve, Lake County;
(18) Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Orange County*;
(19) Bonny Doon Ecological Reserve, Santa Cruz County;
(20) Boulder Creek/Rutherford Ranch Ecological Reserve, San Diego County;
(21) Buena Vista Creek Ecological Reserve, San Diego County;
(22) Buena Vista Lagoon Ecological Reserve, San Diego County*;
(23) Burton Mesa Ecological Reserve, Santa Barbara County;
(24) Butler Slough Ecological Reserve, Tehama County;
(25) Butte Creek Canyon Ecological Reserve, Butte County;
(26) Butte Creek House Ecological Reserve, Butte County;
(27) Buttonwillow Ecological Reserve, Kern County;
(28) By-Day Creek Ecological Reserve, Mono County;
(29) Calhoun Cut Ecological Reserve, Solano County;
(30) Cambria Pines Ecological Reserve, San Luis Obispo County;
(31) Cañada de los Osos Ecological Reserve, Santa Clara County;
(32) Cañada de San Vicente Ecological Reserve, San Diego County;
(33) Canebrake Ecological Reserve, Kern County;
(34) Carlsbad Highlands Ecological Reserve, San Diego County;
(35) Carrizo Canyon Ecological Reserve, Riverside County;
(36) Carrizo Plains Ecological Reserve, San Luis Obispo County, including the American, Panorama, Elkhorn Plain, North Chimineas, and South Chimineas Units;
(37) China Point Ecological Reserve, Siskiyou County;
(38) Chorro Creek Ecological Reserve, San Luis Obispo County;
(39) Cienega Springs Ecological Reserve, Ventura County;
(40) Clover Creek Ecological Reserve, Shasta County;
(41) Coachella Valley Ecological Reserve, Riverside County;
(42) Coal Canyon Ecological Reserve, Orange County;
(43) Coldwater Canyon Ecological Reserve, Ventura County;
(44) Corral Hollow Ecological Reserve, San Joaquin County;
(45) Corte Madera Marsh Ecological Reserve, Marin County*;
(46) Cosumnes River Ecological Reserve, Sacramento County;
(47) Crestridge Ecological Reserve, San Diego County;
(48) Dales Lake Ecological Reserve, Tehama County;
(49) Deep Springs Lake Ecological Reserve, Inyo County;
(50) Del Mar Mesa/Lopez Ridge Ecological Reserve, San Diego County;
(51) Del Monte Dunes Ecological Reserve, Monterey County;
(52) Eden Landing Ecological Reserve, Alameda County;
(53) Elkhorn Slough Ecological Reserve (National Estuarine Research Reserve), Monterey County*;
(54) Estelle Mountain Ecological Reserve, Riverside County;
(55) Fagan Marsh Ecological Reserve, Napa County*;
(56) Fall River Mills Ecological Reserve, Shasta County;
(57) Fish Slough Ecological Reserve, Inyo and Mono counties;
(58) Fremont Valley Ecological Reserve, Kern County;
(59) Goleta Slough Ecological Reserve, Santa Barbara County*;
(60) Harrison Grade Ecological Reserve, Sonoma County;
(61) Headwaters Forest Ecological Reserve, Humboldt County;
(62) Hidden Palms Ecological Reserve, Riverside County;
(63) Indian Joe Springs Ecological Reserve, Inyo County;
(64) Indian Wells Valley Ecological Reserve, Kern County;
(65) Joshua Creek Canyon Ecological Reserve, Monterey County;
(66) Kaweah Ecological Reserve, Tulare County;
(67) Kerman Ecological Reserve, Fresno County;
(68) King Clone Ecological Reserve, San Bernardino County;
(69) Laguna Laurel Ecological Reserve, Orange County;
(70) Lake Hodges Ecological Reserve, San Diego County;
(71) Lake Mathews Ecological Reserve, Riverside County;
(72) Leek Springs Ecological Reserve, El Dorado County;
(73) Liberty Island Ecological Reserve, Solano County;
(74) Limestone Salamander Ecological Reserve, Mariposa County;
(75) Little Butte Ecological Reserve, Mendocino County;
(76) Little Red Mountain Ecological Reserve, Mendocino County;
(77) Loch Lomond Vernal Pool Ecological Reserve, Lake County;
(78) Lokern Ecological Reserve, Kern County;
(79) Macklin Creek Ecological Reserve, Nevada County;
(80) Magnesia Spring Ecological Reserve, Riverside County;
(81) Marin Islands Ecological Reserve, Marin County*;
(82) Mattole River Ecological Reserve, Mendocino County;
(83) McGinty Mountain Ecological Reserve, San Diego County;
(84) Meadowbrook Ecological Reserve, San Diego County;
(85) Moro Cojo Ecological Reserve, Monterey County*;
(86) Morro Dunes Ecological Reserve, including the Bayview and Pecho units, San Luis Obispo County;
(87) Morro Rock Ecological Reserve, San Luis Obispo County;
(88) Napa River Ecological Reserve, Napa County;
(89) North Carrizo Ecological Reserve, San Luis Obispo County;
(90) North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve, Butte County;
(91) Oasis Springs Ecological Reserve, Riverside County;
(92) Offshore Rocks and Pinnacles, coastal counties;
(93) Otay Mountain Ecological Reserve, San Diego County;
(94) Owl Creek Ecological Reserve, Humboldt County;
(95) Palo Verde Ecological Reserve, Riverside County;
(96) Panoche Hills Ecological Reserve, Fresno County;
(97) Peace Valley Ecological Reserve, Los Angeles County
(98) Peninsular Ranges Ecological Reserve, Riverside County;
(99) Peytonia Slough Ecological Reserve, Solano County;
(100) Phoenix Field Ecological Reserve, Sacramento County;
(101) Pilgrim Creek Ecological Reserve, San Diego County;
(102) Pine Hill Ecological Reserve, including the Pine Hill and Salmon Falls units, El Dorado County;
(103) Piute Creek Ecological Reserve, San Bernardino County;
(104) Plaisted Creek Ecological Reserve, San Diego County;
(105) Pleasant Valley Ecological Reserve, Fresno County;
(106) Quail Hollow Ecological Reserve, Santa Cruz County;
(107) Quail Ridge Ecological Reserve, Napa County;
(108) Rancho Jamul Ecological Reserve, including the Headquarters Unit, San Diego County;
(109) Redwood Shores Ecological Reserve, San Mateo County;
(110) River Springs Lakes Ecological Reserve, Mono County;
(111) Saline Valley Ecological Reserve, Inyo County;
(112) San Antonio Valley Ecological Reserve, Santa Clara County;
(113) San Bruno Mountain Ecological Reserve, San Mateo County;
(114) San Diego River Ecological Reserve, San Diego County;
(115) San Dieguito Lagoon Ecological Reserve, San Diego County*;
(116) San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve, San Diego County*;
(117) San Felipe Creek Ecological Reserve, Imperial County;
(118) San Joaquin River Ecological Reserve, Fresno and Madera counties;
(119) San Luis Rey River Ecological Reserve, San Diego County;
(120) Sands Meadow Ecological Reserve, Tuolumne County;
(121) Santa Cruz Long-toed Salamander Ecological Reserve, Santa Cruz County;
(122) Santa Margarita River Ecological Reserve, Riverside County;
(123) Santa Rosa Plain Vernal Pool Ecological Reserve, including the Hall Road, Todd Road, Wikiup and Yuba Drive units, Sonoma County;
(124) Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, Riverside County;
(125) Semitropic Ecological Reserve, Kern County;
(126) Sky Valley Ecological Reserve, Riverside County;
(127) Springville Ecological Reserve, Tulare County;
(128) Stone Corral Ecological Reserve, Tulare County;
(129) Stone Ridge Ecological Reserve, Butte County;
(130) Sycamore Canyon Ecological Reserve, Riverside County;
(131) Sycuan Peak Ecological Reserve, San Diego County;
(132) Table Bluff Ecological Reserve, Humboldt County;
(133) Tecopa Ecological Reserve, Inyo County;
(134) Theiller Sebastopol Meadowfoam Ecological Reserve, Sonoma County;
(135) Thomes Creek Ecological Reserve, Tehama County;
(136) Tomales Bay Ecological Reserve, Marin County;
(137) Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve, Orange County*;
(138) Vernalis Ecological Reserve, San Joaquin County;
(139) Walker Canyon Ecological Reserve, San Diego County;
(140) Watsonville Slough Ecological Reserve, Santa Cruz County;
(141) West Mojave Desert Ecological Reserve, San Bernardino County;
(142) Woodbridge Ecological Reserve, San Joaquin County; and
(143) Yorkville Ecological Reserve, Mendocino County.
(c) Ecological Reserves That Require a Daily or Annual Lands Pass for Authorized Uses other than Hunting: Pursuant to subsection 550(c) and 550.5(c) of these regulations, it shall be unlawful for a visitor to enter any ecological reserve or portion thereof listed in this section without carrying a valid Lands Pass or a valid hunting or fishing license on their person. A Lands Pass must be purchased in advance. Information on how to purchase a Lands Pass and exceptions to this requirement are provided in subsection 550.5(c).
(1) Batiquitos Lagoon Ecological Reserve
(2) Boden Canyon Ecological Reserve
(3) Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
(4) Buena Vista Lagoon Ecological Reserve
(5) Canebrake Ecological Reserve
(6) Elkhorn Slough Ecological Reserve
A. Lands Passes may be purchased at the visitor center during business hours.
(7) North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve
(8) San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve
(9) Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve
(10) Woodbridge Ecological Reserve
(d) Ecological Reserves with Hunting as a Designated Public Use: Unless listed and specified as allowed in the table below, hunting is prohibited on ecological reserves. Where hunting is allowed, it shall be subject to all applicable general hunting regulations and the area-specific regulations set forth in this subsection.

AREAHUNTING DESCRIPTIONS
(1)Allensworth Ecological ReserveAllowed only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department.
(2)Bair Island Ecological ReserveWaterfowl hunting only.
(3)Baldwin Lake Ecological ReserveWaterfowl and upland game only. Waterfowl hunting shall be from boats only.
(4)Blue Ridge Ecological ReserveAllowed only as part of department special hunting opportunities at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department.
(5)Boden Canyon Ecological ReserveAllowed but only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department. Deer hunting restricted to archery only.
(6)Boulder Creek/Rutherford Ranch Ecological ReserveAllowed.
(7)Burton Mesa Ecological ReserveAllowed for upland game birds during department sponsored special hunt program events. Shotgun and archery only.
(8)Buttonwillow Ecological ReserveAllowed only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department.
(9)By-Day Creek Ecological ReserveAllowed.
(10)Calhoun Cut Ecological ReserveWaterfowl allowed only from a boat on the waters within the reserve that are accessible only from Lindsey Slough. There are no launch sites on the reserve.
(11)Cañada de los Osos Ecological ReserveAllowed but only as part of department special opportunities at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department.
(12)Cañada de San Vicente Ecological ReserveAllowed only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department.
(13)Canebrake Ecological ReserveAllowed only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department.
(14)Carrizo Plains Ecological ReserveAllowed only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department. Hunting of coyote and ground squirrel is prohibited on all units.
(15)China Point Ecological ReserveAllowed from August 1 through February 14.
(16)Chorro Creek Ecological ReserveAllowed for pig and turkey on the area south of Highway 1 by archery only during regular season.
(17)Cienega Springs Ecological ReserveAllowed only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department.
(18)Coal Canyon Ecological ReserveAllowed only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department. Shotguns and archery equipment only.
(19)Cosumnes River Ecological ReserveAllowed only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department.
(20)Dales Lake Ecological ReserveWaterfowl only.
(21)Eden Landing Ecological ReserveWaterfowl allowed, but only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department.
(22)Elkhorn Slough Ecological ReserveAllowed only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department.
(23)Estelle Mountain Ecological ReserveUpland game only.
(24)Fish Slough Ecological ReserveAllowed.
(25)Indian Joe Springs Ecological ReserveUpland game only.
(26)Indian Wells Valley Ecological ReserveAllowed only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department.
(27)Kaweah Ecological ReserveAllowed only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department.
(28) Kerman Ecological Reserve Allowed as part of department special hunting opportunities or at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department. Only licensed hunters are allowed to possess firearms. Shotguns only.
(29)Liberty Island Ecological ReserveAllowed only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department.
(30)Lokern Ecological ReserveAllowed only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department.
(31)North Carrizo Ecological ReserveAllowed but only as part of department special opportunities at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department.
(32)North Table Mountain Ecological ReserveDeer and upland game allowed from the day after spring turkey season through November 15.
(33)Oasis Springs Ecological ReserveAllowed.
(34)Otay Mountain Ecological ReserveAllowed in accordance with the Bureau of Land Management's Wilderness Area regulations ( 43 CFR 6300, Oct. 1, 2012).
(35)Palo Verde Ecological ReserveDeer, rabbit, dove, quail, and waterfowl only and allowed only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department. Deer hunting is by archery only. Rabbit, dove, quail, and waterfowl hunting is by shotgun only.
(36)Panoche Hills Ecological ReserveAllowed from July 1 through January 31.
(37)Peace Valley Ecological ReserveAllowed only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department.
(38) Peninsular Ranges Ecological ReserveUpland game only.
(39) Piute Creek Ecological ReserveAllowed.
(40)Pleasant Valley Ecological ReserveAllowed only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department.
(41)Quail Ridge Ecological ReserveAllowed but only as part of department special opportunities at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department.
(42) Rancho Jamul Ecological ReserveAllowed only at the times and in the specific areas designated by the department.
(43)River Springs Lakes Ecological ReserveAllowed.
(44)Saline Valley Ecological ReserveAllowed.
(45)San Antonio Valley Ecological ReserveAllowed, but only as part of department special opportunities at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department.
(46) San Felipe Creek Ecological ReserveAllowed.
(47)Sky Valley Ecological ReserveUpland game only.
(48)Stone Corral Ecological ReserveAllowed only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department. Shotguns only. Hunting of ground squirrels is prohibited.
(49) Tomales Bay Ecological ReserveWaterfowl only.
(50)Vernalis Ecological ReserveUpland game only and only on the Vernalis Unit at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department.
(51)Walker Canyon Ecological ReserveAllowed.
(52)West Mojave Desert Ecological ReserveAllowed from July 1 through January 31.

(e) Fishing Restrictions and Additional Regulations on Ecological Reserves Pursuant to Subsection 550(h) of these Regulations: Except as otherwise provided in the table below, fishing for non-commercial purposes is allowed in ecological reserves but is limited to angling from shore. Fishing for commercial purposes is prohibited on ecological reserves.

The terms "Prohibited" and "Allowed" in this table refer to whether fishing is prohibited or allowed on the subject ecological reserve.

AREAFISHING DESCRIPTIONS
(1)Agua Hedionda LagoonProhibited.
Ecological Reserve
(2)Baldwin Lake Ecological ReserveProhibited.
(3)Ballona WetlandsProhibited except from designated areas on the shore of the Ballona Creek flood control channel
Ecological Reserveor from a boat within the channel. Barbless hooks only.
(4)Batiquitos Lagoon Ecological ReserveAllowed in designated areas only.
(5)Bolsa Chica Ecological ReserveAllowed in designated areas only.
(6)Buena Vista Lagoon Ecological ReserveProhibited except at designated fishing areas.
(7)Butte Creek Canyon Ecological ReserveProhibited except by hand-carried boats or flotation devices in the main channel of Butte Creek from February 1 through April 30.
(8)By-Day Creek Ecological ReserveProhibited.
(9)Calhoun Cut Ecological ReserveProhibited except from a boat within the main channel of Calhoun Cut accessible only from Lindsey Slough. There are no launching sites on the reserve.
(10)Cañada de los Osos Ecological ReserveProhibited except for special opportunities offered in specific areas at times designated by the department.
(11)Canebrake Ecological ReserveAllowed only in specific areas designated by the department.
(12)China Point Ecological ReserveAllowed from boats and the shore.
(13)Cosumnes River Ecological ReserveAllowed only from a boat in the main channel of the Cosumnes River and sloughs accessible from the Mokelumne River.
(14)Eden Landing Ecological ReserveAllowed from boats and the shore, but only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department.
(15)Elkhorn Slough Ecological ReserveAllowed only from specific areas designated by the department and as provided in subsection 632(b) of these regulations for the marine waters shared with the Elkhorn Slough State Marine Conservation Area. Fishing is prohibited in the Elkhorn Slough State Marine Reserve (subsection 632(b) of these regulations).
(16)Fagan Marsh Ecological ReserveAllowed from boats only. Fishing from shore prohibited.
(17)Fish Slough Ecological ReserveProhibited within the 20-acre fenced and posted plot of land encompassing two spring areas and an artificial impoundment of 5.6 acres located in the northwest corner of the area known as "Fish Slough," northern Inyo and southern Mono counties.
(18)Goleta Slough Ecological ReserveProhibited.
(19)Leek Springs Ecological ReserveProhibited.
(20)Liberty Island Ecological ReserveAllowed from boats and from shore.
(21)Morro Rock Ecological ReserveAllowed but visitors may only enter upon that portion of Morro Rock between the low tide mark and a point ten (10) feet in elevation above the mean high tide mark.
(22)Oasis Springs Ecological ReserveProhibited.
(23)Palo Verde Ecological ReserveAllowed at night.
(24)Peytonia Slough Ecological ReserveAllowed from boats and the shore.
(25)Redwood Shores Ecological ReserveAllowed from boats only. Fishing from shore prohibited.
Only lightweight, hand-carried boats may be launched and operated.
(26)San Dieguito Lagoon Ecological ReserveFishing allowed in designated areas only.
(27)San Joaquin River Ecological ReserveAllowed from boats and the shore at times and in places designated by the department.
Only lightweight, hand-carried, non-gasoline powered boats or other floating devices are permitted, and they may only be launched from designated launching sites.
(28)Tomales Bay Ecological ReserveAllowed from boats and the shore. Only lightweight, hand-carried boats may be launched and operated.
(29)Upper Newport Bay Ecological ReserveAllowed in designated shore areas and as provided in subsection 632(b) of these regulations for marine waters shared with the Upper Newport Bay State Marine Conservation Area. Clamming and wading are prohibited.
(30)Vernalis Ecological ReserveAllowed from boats and from shore.

(f) Swimming and/or Boating: Unless listed and specified in the columns below, swimming and boating are prohibited on ecological reserves, per subsections 550(z)(2) and 550(z)(3) of these regulations.

AREASWIMMINGBOATING
(1)Baldwin LakeProhibited.Allowed only for waterfowl hunting.
Ecological Reserve
(2)Ballona WetlandsProhibited.Allowed only within the Ballona Creek flood
Ecological Reservecontrol channel.
(3)Cañada de los OsosProhibited except when allowed as partProhibited except as part of
Ecological Reserveof special hunting or fishing opportunities inspecial fishing opportunities in specific
specific areas at times designated by theareas at times designated by the department.
department.Only lightweight hand-carried boats or floating
devices allowed. Gasoline-powered boats are
prohibited.
(4)China PointProhibited.Boats may be launched and operated in
Ecological Reservethe Klamath River.
(5)Corte Madera MarshProhibited.Allowed but only lightweight hand-carried boats
Ecological Reservemay be launched and operated within the reserve.
(6) Cosumnes River Ecological ReserveProhibited.Allowed but only lightweight, hand-carried, non-gasoline powered boats or other floating devices are permitted, and they may only be launched from designated launching sites.
(7) Eden Landing Ecological ReserveProhibited.Allowed only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department. Visitors may launch and use motorized boats for waterfowl hunting only on designated Eden Landing waterfowl hunt days. Non-motorized boats may be launched and used all other days of the year.
(8)Fagan Marsh Ecological ReserveAllowed.Allowed but only lightweight, non-motorized boats may be launched and operated within the reserve.
(9)Liberty IslandProhibited.Allowed.
Ecological Reserve
(10)Napa RiverAllowed.Prohibited.
Ecological Reserve
(11)Peytonia SloughAllowed.Allowed but only lightweight, hand-carried boats
Ecological Reservemay be launched and operated within the reserve.
(12)Redwood Shores Ecological ReserveProhibited.Allowed. Boats must be launched from outside of the reserve.
(13)San Joaquin RiverProhibited.Allowed only at such times and in the specific
Ecological Reserveareas designated by the department.
(14)Tomales BayAllowed.Allowed, but only lightweight, hand-carried boats
Ecological Reservemay be launched and operated within the reserve.
(15)Upper Newport BayAllowed only in that area bayward
Ecological Reservefrom North Star Beach to mid-channel.Allowed in designated areas only and limited
to non-motorized craft.
(16)VernalisProhibited.Allowed.
Ecological Reserve

(g) Bicycles, Horses, Pack Stock, and/or Horseback Riding: Except as listed and specified in the columns below, bicycles and other pedaled vehicles, horses, pack stock and horseback riding are prohibited on ecological reserves, per subsections 550(bb) and 550(o) of these regulations. Except where posted as allowed, electric bicycles are prohibited on all wildlife areas and ecological reserves per subsection 550(c)(4).

AREABICYCLE DESCRIPTIONHORSE/PACK-STOCK DESCRIPTION
(1)Ballona Wetlands Ecological ReserveAllowed only on the designated path on the north side of the Ballona Creek flood control channel.Prohibited.
(2)Bakersfield Cactus Ecological ReserveAllowed on established trails and areas designated on the Hart Park Unit only.Allowed on established trails and areas designated on the Hart Park Unit only.
(3)Cañada de San Vicente Ecological ReserveProhibited.Allowed only on the trail from Holly Oaks Park and the Luelf Pond OSP trail to Southern Oak Road.
(4)Canebrake Ecological ReserveProhibited.Allowed only on established trails in designated areas.
(5)Carrizo Plains Ecological ReserveAllow bicycle use on existing roads on the South Chimineas Unit between December and September. Bicycle use prohibited during elk season October through November.Allowed only on roads and designated trails on the American and South Chimineas units.
(6)Coal Canyon Ecological ReserveAllowed only on designated trails, excluding dates within 72 hours after any weather event that produces 1/4 inch of precipitation in any 24 hour period, or any such event that produces 1/2 inch of precipitation in any 72 hour period.Allowed only on designated trails, excluding dates within 72 hours after any weather event that produces 1/4 inch of precipitation in any 24 hour period, or any such event that produces 1/2 inch of precipitation in any 72 hour period.
(7)Crestridge Ecological ReserveMay be allowed on designated roads during designated seasons as determined by the department. Closures may be implemented at the discretion of the department.Allowed only on designated trails.
(8)Eden Landing Ecological ReserveAllowed only on designated trails.Allowed only on designated trails.
(9)Headwaters Forest Ecological ReserveAllowed only on the northern 3.5 mile designated corridor.Prohibited.
(10)Magnesia Spring Ecological ReserveYear round access is allowed only on that portion of the Mike Schuler Trail in the northeast corner of Section 24, and the Lower Mirage Trail where it enters Section 24 in the north and continues south until the trail becomes the Herb Jeffries Trail which continues south and then east and exits the Ecological Reserve at the eastern border of Section 24. Access is also allowed year round on the Hopalong Cassidy Trail in the eastern portion of Section 35. Those portions of the Art Smith Trail in Sections 35 and 27 are open from October 1 through June 30 and closed from July 1 through September 30.Year round access is allowed only on that portion of the Mike Schuler Trail in the northeast corner of Section 24, and the Lower Mirage Trail where it enters Section 24 in the north and continues south until the trail becomes the Herb Jeffries Trail which continues south and then east and exits the Ecological Reserve at the eastern border of Section 24. Access is also allowed year round on the Hopalong Cassidy Trail in the eastern portion of Section 35. Those portions of the Art Smith Trail in Sections 35 and 27 are open from October 1 through June 30 and closed from July 1 through September 30.
(11)Morro Dunes Ecological ReserveAllowed on designated trails on the Pecho Unit.
Prohibited on the Bayview Unit.
(12)Redwood Shores Ecological ReserveAllowed only along the levee-top road system.Prohibited.
(13)Upper Newport Bay Ecological ReserveAllowed only on paved Back Bay Drive.Allowed only on established trails in designated areas.
(14)Watsonville Slough Ecological ReserveAllowed year-round on Lee Road Trail on the Struve Slough Unit.

(h) Designated Closures and Restrictions on Ecological Reserves: No visitor(s), other than those possessing written authorization from the department, shall enter or access an ecological reserve which is closed.

AREADESCRIPTION OF CLOSURE OR RESTRICTION
(1)Apricum Hill Ecological ReserveClosed to all visitor use/access.
(2)Bair Island Ecological ReserveClosed to all visitor use/access from February 15 through May 20.
(3) Ballona Wetlands Ecological ReservePets, including dogs and cats, are prohibited. Unless the department determines that restoration or other uses in the following areas is more appropriate, existing recreational uses may be allowed under license agreement with Playa Vista Little League in that portion of Area C identified in the license agreement and existing parking areas may be allowed under leases to the County of Los Angeles.
(4)Bobelaine Ecological ReserveClosed to all visitor use/access.
(5)Bolsa Chica Ecological ReservePets are prohibited, except when they remain inside a motor vehicle. Visitors must stay on
established trails, paths or other designated areas. The reserve is closed to visitor access and
use from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
(6)Burton Mesa Ecological ReserveMotor vehicle use by visitors is prohibited.
(7)Butte Creek CanyonMotor vehicle use by visitors is prohibited.
Ecological Reserve
(8)Butte Creek HouseMotor vehicle use by visitors is prohibited.
Ecological Reserve
(9)Calhoun CutThe land portions of the reserve are closed to all visitor use/access. The navigable portions
Ecological Reserveof Calhoun Cut and associated sloughs are accessible only by boat from Lindsey Slough.
(10)Cañada de los OsosClosed to all visitor use/access except for special opportunities as provided in
Ecological Reservesubsections 630(d) and 630(e) of these regulations.
(11)Cañada de San Vicente Ecological ReserveClosed to all visitor use/access except for the trail from Holly Oaks Park and the Luelf Pond OSP trail to Southern Oak Road and for special hunting opportunities as provided in subsection 630(d) of these regulations.
(12)CanebrakePets are prohibited except for hunting dogs at such times and in the specific areas designated
Ecological Reserveby the department.
(13)Carrizo CanyonClosed to all visitor use/access from January 1 through September 30. Pets are prohibited,
Ecological Reserveexcept when they remain inside a motor vehicle.
(14)Carrizo PlainsAccess to the South Chimineas Unit requires an entry permit issued by the department.
Ecological ReservePermits must be filled out and returned to the department upon leaving the area.
(15)Coldwater CanyonClosed to all visitor use/access except for pedestrian use of the existing travel corridor
Ecological Reservethrough the reserve.
(16)Corral HollowClosed to all visitor use/access.
Ecological Reserve
(17)Cosumnes RiverPets are prohibited, except when they remain inside a motor vehicle.
Ecological Reserve
(18)Del Mar Mesa/LopezClosed to all visitor use/access.
Ridge Ecological Reserve
(19)Elkhorn Slough Ecological ReservePets are prohibited, except when they remain inside a motor vehicle. Visitors must stay on established trails, paths, or other designated areas. The Reserve is closed to visitor access and use on Mondays and Tuesdays and all days from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.
(20)Goleta Slough Ecological ReserveVisitors must stay on established trails, paths or other designated areas.
(21)Headwaters Forest Ecological ReservePets are prohibited except for dogs on a leash on the northern 3.5 mile designated corridor.
(22)Hidden Palms Ecological ReserveClosed to all visitor use/access.
(23)Indian Wells Valley Ecological ReserveClosed to all visitor use/access except for special hunting opportunities as provided in subsection 630(d) of these regulations.
(24)Lake Mathews Ecological ReserveClosed to all visitor use/access.
(25)Leek Springs Ecological ReserveClosed to all visitor use/access.
(26)Limestone Salamander Ecological ReserveClosed to all visitor use/access.
(27)Macklin Creek Ecological ReserveClosed to all visitor use/access.
(28)Magnesia Spring Ecological ReserveYear round access is allowed only on that portion of the Mike Schuler Trail in the northeast corner of Section 24, and the Lower Mirage Trail where it enters Section 24 in the north and continues south until the trail becomes the Herb Jeffries Trail which continues south and then east and exits the Ecological Reserve at the eastern border of Section 24. Access is also allowed year round on the Hopalong Cassidy Trail in the eastern portion of Section 35. The Mirage Trail, located above the gate and west of the intersection with the Herb Jefferies trail, is open only for pedestrian use from May 1 through January 31, and is closed to all visitor use from February 1 through April 30. Those portions of the Art Smith Trail in Sections 35 and 27 are open from October 1 through June 30 and closed from July 1 through September 30. Pets are prohibited except when they remain inside a motor vehicle.
(29)Morro Dunes Ecological ReserveVisitor access allowed only on designated trails during daylight hours.
(30)Morro Rock Ecological ReserveVisitor access/use allowed only for that portion of Morro Rock between the low tide mark and a point ten (10) feet in elevation above the mean high tide mark.
(31)North Carrizo Ecological ReserveClosed to all visitor use/access except for special opportunities as provided in subsection 630(d) of these regulations.
(32)Peace Valley Ecological ReserveClosed to all visitor use/access except for special hunting opportunities as provided in subsection 630(d) of these regulations.
(33)Phoenix Field Ecological ReserveClosed to all visitor use/access.
(34)Pine Hill Ecological ReserveClosed to all visitor use/access.
(35)Quail Ridge Ecological ReserveClosed to all visitor use/access except for special opportunities as provided in subsection 630(d) of these regulations
(36)San Dieguito Lagoon Ecological ReserveThe California least tern nesting island is closed to all visitor use/access.
(37)San Joaquin River Ecological ReserveClosed to all visitor use/access except for special opportunities as provided in subsection 630(e) of these regulations.
(38)Santa Cruz Long-toed Salamander Ecological ReserveClosed to all visitor use/access.
(39)Santa Margarita River Ecological ReserveClosed to all visitor use/access.
(40)Santa Rosa Plain Vernal Pool Ecological ReserveClosed to all visitor use/access.
(41)Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological ReservePets are prohibited. Smoking is prohibited, except inside a motor vehicle.
(42)Stone Ridge Ecological ReserveClosed to all visitor use/access.
(43)Table Bluff Ecological ReserveThe fenced western lily area is closed to all visitor use/access.
(44)Tomales Bay Ecological ReserveThe land area of the reserve is closed to all visitor use/access from March 1 through June 30.
(45)Woodbridge Ecological ReserveClosed to all visitor use/access except for the viewing area.

(i) Ecological Reserves Authorized for Dog Training:
(1) Rancho Jamul Ecological Reserve.
(A) Retriever training allowed in the designated area only, and only with written authorization from the area manager.
(j) Shooting Areas: Ecological Reserve, pursuant to subsection 550(cc) of these regulations, with designated shooting area (i.e., range) and additional regulations:
(1) Carrizo Plains Ecological Reserve.
(A) Target shooting is allowed in designated areas only.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 630

Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 203, 1050, 1530, 1583, 1587, 1745, 1764, 1765 and 10504, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 355, 711, 713, 1050, 1055.3, 1526, 1528, 1530, 1580, 1581, 1582, 1583, 1584, 1585, 1745, 1761, 1764, 1765, 1907, 2006 and 10504, Fish and Game Code.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 200, 203, 265, 710, 710.5, 710.7, 1050, 1530, 1583, 1587, 1745, 1764, 1765 and 10504, Fish and Game Code. Reference: Sections 355, 711, 713, 1050, 1055.3, 1526, 1528, 1530, 1570, 1571, 1572, 1580, 1581, 1582, 1583, 1584, 1585, 1745, 1761, 1764, 1765, 1907, 2006 and 10504, Fish and Game Code.

1. New subsection (b)(50) filed 3-11-86: effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 11). For prior history, see Register 85, No. 38.
2. Amendment of subsections (b)(1), (b)(4) and new subsections (b)(51)-(59) filed 9-10-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 37).
3. Amendment filed 7-28-88; operative 8-27-88 (Register 88, No. 32).
4. Amendment of subsection (a)(10) filed 3-27-89; operative 3-27-89 (Register 89, No. 13).
5. Amendment of subsections (b)(52) and (b)(60) and new subsections (b)(68), (b)(69) and (b)(70) filed 2-13-91; operative 3-15-91 (Register 91, No. 12).
6. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 4-18-91; operative 5-18-91 (Register 91, No. 21).
7. New subsection (b)(71) filed 10-24-91; operative 11-25-91 (Register 92, No. 5).
8. Amendment of subsections (b)(23) and (b)(56) filed 1-9-92; operative 2-10-92 (Register 92, No. 12).
9. New subsections (b)(72) through (b)(84)(D) and amendment of Note filed 6-24-93; operative 7-26-93 (Register 93, No. 26).
10. New subsections (b)(51)(B) and (b)(85)-(87) filed 9-23-93; operative 10-25-93 (Register 93, No. 39).
11. New subsections (b)(20)(C)-(D) filed 2-2-94; operative 3-4-94 (Register 94, No. 5).
12. New subsections (b)(75)(B)-(D) and (b)(88)-(97) filed 2-2-95; operative 3-6-95 (Register 95, No. 5).
13. Amendment of subsection (b)(28)(A) filed 10-19-95; operative 11-18-95 (Register 95, No. 42).
14. Amendment of subsections (b)(34)-(b)(34)(A), repealer of subsections (b)(83)-(b)(83)(A), subsection renumbering, amendment of newly designated subsection (b)(93) and new subsections (b)(97)-(b)(99)(F) filed 12-11-95; operative 1-10-96 (Register 95, No. 50).
15. Amendment of subsection (b)(40), repealer and new subsection (b)(54), repealer of subsection (b)(54)(A), amendment of subsection (b)(75), new subsections (b)(87)(B)-(C) and (b)(100)-(109), and amendment of Note filed 1-25-99; operative 1-25-99 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 99, No. 5).
16. Amendment filed 9-1-2000; operative 9-1-2000 pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 215 (Register 2000, No. 35).
17. New subsections (b)(2)-(b)(2)(B), (b)(13)(A), (b)(29)(C), (b)(64)-(b)(64)(E), (b)(71)(C) and (b)(93)(C)-(D), repealer of former subsection (b)(104) (B), subsection renumbering, amendment of newly designated subsections (b)(30), (b)(30)(D), (b)(70)(A)-(B), (b)(76), (b)(93) and (b)(115)(A) and (C) filed 1-7-2003; operative 1-7-2003 pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 215 (Register 2003, No. 2).
18. Repealer of subsections (b)(6)-(b)(6)(G) and (b)(103)-(b)(104)(E), subsection renumbering, amendment of newly designated subsection (b)(30)(C) and amendment of Note filed 3-10-2003; operative 4-9-2003 (Register 2003, No. 11).
19. Amendment of subsection (b)(18)(B), new subsections (b)(25)-(b)(25)(K), (b)(32)-(b)(32)(C), (b)(39)-(b)(39)(K), (b)(45)-(b)(45)(G), (b)(56)-(b)(56)(G) and (b)(82)-(b)(82)(C), subsection renumbering and amendment of newly designated subsection (b)(30) filed 2-9-2004; operative 3-10-2004 (Register 2004, No. 7).
20. New subsections (b)(18), (b)(20)-(b)(20)(B), (b)(46), (b)(68), (b)(81), (b)(90), (b)(93), (b)(109), (b)(114) and (b)(116)-(b)(116)(C), repealer of subsection (b)(64), subsection renumbering and amendment of newly designated subsections (b)(19)(A), (b)(59)(D)-(F) and (b)(113) filed 11-10-2004; operative 11-10-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 46).
21. Amendment filed 3-8-2005; operative 4-7-2005 (Register 2005, No. 10).
22. New subsections (b)(9)-(b)(9)(F) and subsection renumbering filed 4-10-2006; operative 5-10-2006 (Register 2006, No. 15).
23. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-26-2008; operative 4-25-2008 (Register 2008, No. 13).
24. Amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note filed 8-11-2014; operative 8/11/2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(4)(A) (Register 2014, No. 33).
25. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c), new subsections (c)(1)-(5), (c)(7)-(8) and (c)(10), subsection renumbering, amendment of subsections (e), (f)(6), (g)(7) and (h)(24) and amendment of Note filed 3-17-2017; operative 3/17/2017 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2017, No. 11).
26. Amendment of section filed 7-10-2020; operative 7/10/2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2020, No. 28). (Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-66-20.)
27. Amendment of section and NOTE filed 6-7-2024; operative 7/1/2024 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2024, No. 23).