California Critters of Carrizo Plains National Monument
The Carrizo Plains National Monument (CPNM) a mere 100 air miles from Los Angeles is located in California’s southern Coast Range, approximately 90 miles west of Bakersfield and 60 miles east of San Luis Obispo. Often overlooked by tourists who favor the dramatic landscapes and waterfalls of Yosemite National Park or California beaches, the plains have a lot going on–more than meets the eye! Visitors can hike, explore and even camp in this rustic destination managed by Bureau of Land Management (blm.gov). Two improved campgrounds, the KCL and the Selby are available on a first come, first served basis, no reservations. For questions call: (661) 391-6048.
The Carrizo Plain is home to diverse communities of wildlife and rare and sensitive plant species. CPNM provides refuge for endangered, threatened, and rare animal species such as San Joaquin kit fox, California condor, blunt-nosed leopard lizard, giant kangaroo rat, San Joaquin antelope squirrel, longhorn fairy shrimp, and Kern primrose sphinx moth.
Interesting critters of Carrizo Plains .. read more
- San Joaquin kit fox
- Blunt Nosed Leopard Lizard
- San Joaquin Antelope Squirrel
- Pronghorn Antelope
