BLM Barstow Ground Operations

The BLM Barstow Ground Operations project, managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division, focuses on the ongoing maintenance of recreation facilities in the Barstow area. The scope of work includes managing trail tread surfaces and drainage controls, trail brushing, and the upkeep of campground sites, restrooms, fencing, barriers, and trail signage and information boards. Additionally, the project encompasses monitoring activities and public outreach. These operations are performed across several locations, including the BLM Barstow OHV area, Stoddard Valley, Johnson Valley, Rasor, the Dumont Dunes OHV Recreation Areas, and the Northern and Eastern Mojave Desert Management Planning Area within Inyo and San Bernardino counties. The project is classified under NAICS code 561730 and is strictly limited to maintenance, meaning it will not expand existing facility use or operations. According to a Notice of Exemption dated December 29, 2025, the project is exempt from CEQA requirements under Categorical Exemption 15301 for Existing Facilities, as it is not expected to cause significant environmental impact. Scott Soares, Senior Environmental Scientist, serves as the primary point of contact for the initiative.