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Soda Mountains WSA

Overview This scenic, horseshoe-shaped range includes the terminus of the great Mojave. Creosote, barrel cacti, cholla, and yuccas can be found along with the unique Crucifixion thorn. Two intermittent lakes, East Cronese and West Cronese, provide habitat for wintering and migrating waterfowl and shorebirds, including the endangered Yuma clapper rail. The unusual concentrations of water related birds also make this a choice area for raptors. Desert bighorn sheep live in large swaths of the…

  • Managed by: Bureau of Land Management
  • Coordinates: 35.2166471, -116.234185

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Rasor Off-Highway Vehicle Area
  • Afton Canyon
  • Avawatz Mountains WSA
  • Dumont Dunes OHV Recreation Area
  • Dumont Dunes OHV Area
  • Kelso Depot Visitor Center

Frequently asked questions

Is Soda Mountains WSA reservable?

Soda Mountains WSA is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Soda Mountains WSA?

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How do I book a campsite at Soda Mountains WSA?

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