The Rice Valley Wilderness has a total of 41,776 acres and is managed by the BLM's Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office . In 1994 the Rice Valley Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. The broad, flat plains of Rice Valley and the northwestern tip of the steep and rugged Big Maria Mountains lie within the borders of this wilderness. A system of small dunes rising 30 to 40 feet above the surface form a long, narrow band running through…
Rice Valley Wilderness is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.
Rice Valley Wilderness is located in California. See the map for its exact location and directions.
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