Closest BLM spot to LA?

[springpoland]

Hey all,

I used to have a membership over at Oak Tree, which was decent, but have really wanted to visit a BLM spot that allows for shooting distances over 100m. Friend has one that is 3 hours drive if starting in Hollywood area...are there any closer BLM options (under two hours) or am I dreaming? If you know of a decent spot, where like-minded calgunners clean-up after themselves, shoot me a pm!

[jarhead714]

From Hollywood nothing under 2 1/2 hours at 80 mph.

[springpoland]

Originally Posted by jarhead714

From Hollywood nothing under 2 1/2 hours at 80 mph.

That's what I'm thinking. I do remember seeing a post ages ago on something closer but I can't seem to find it now

[Heinzr57]

Stoddard Wells off the 15.It’s kind of a **** hole because people don’t clean up and think it’s a dump site for larger items,but you can find some decent spots.It takes me less than 2 hours coming from LAX area.
The drive home is usually 3-4hrs

[M8R]

Jawbone Canyon. 2hrs 20 min from Hollyweird.

Coordinates:

35.304740, -118.001269
https://goo.gl/maps/kT9DELU843s1Jxe99

[aztecw]

I have been looking for somewhere as well. I called blm and the woman told me out by palm springs, so about 2 - 21/2 hours away.

[lastinline]

Wherever you end up going, if it’s on BLM, find out ahead what restrictions on the type of ammunition may be in place. I know that at one time there was a prohibition on any ammunition that uses a bullet with any steel components (jacket, core, plating, bi-metal, etc.), so look into that.
I would also suggest searching some of the off-road forums to find out about any negative interactions with BLM rangers of late, if that is still an issue. That might steer you to another place, especially if there is a local example known to be a problem. Same for any USFS lands; you could end up with a Ken Marcus situation if you are not careful.
Good luck, and good shooting!

[pew_pew_69]

Hodge Road is always open.

As is Rattlesnake Canyon in Rosamond.

[Blk04SR]

Originally Posted by pew_pew_69

Hodge Road is always open.

As is Rattlesnake Canyon in Rosamond.

People still shoot at Rattlesnake Canyon as of recently?

[CartridgeCalls]

Originally Posted by Blk04SR

People still shoot at Rattlesnake Canyon as of recently?

Shot out there last month. Still a mess out there but I always make it cleaner than the way I found it. Loaded a bunch of TV's and bags of shotgun shell into my truck last time when we were done and dropped them off at a local business I am friends with that allows me to use their dumpster.

[pew_pew_69]

Originally Posted by Blk04SR

People still shoot at Rattlesnake Canyon as of recently?

Oh yes, it's quite popular.

[ecal4jaspreet@yahoo.com]

Originally Posted by CartridgeCalls

Shot out there last month. Still a mess out there but I always make it cleaner than the way I found it. Loaded a bunch of TV's and bags of shotgun shell into my truck last time when we were done and dropped them off at a local business I am friends with that allows me to use their dumpster.

Can you share location or coordinates for Rattlesnake Canyon, I would also like to try it.

[Doghouse_Riley]

Originally Posted by ecal4jaspreet@yahoo.com

Can you share location or coordinates for Rattlesnake Canyon, I would also like to try it.

I was there yesterday. There were a few others out there but we had an area all to ourselves.

https://goo.gl/maps/z9caNjGaMp8CnKBV8

[CartridgeCalls]

Be careful coming in on 30th St W. There were a bunch of nails in the dirt road.

[ecal4jaspreet@yahoo.com]

Thanks for the information Doghouse Riley and Cartridge Calls.

[papa zulu]

Tagging this thread.

[suicidesam]

South Central

[papa zulu]

dumb comment.

Originally Posted by suicidesam

South Central

[Paseclipse]

Originally Posted by Doghouse_Riley

I was there yesterday. There were a few others out there but we had an area all to ourselves.

https://goo.gl/maps/z9caNjGaMp8CnKBV8

A lot of Tweakers, meth labs, pot farms, and disgruntled unwelcoming landowners around RC and the surrounding area. Also, last year there was a dead body cut up in to pieces and spread throughout the area (https://abc7.com/kern-county-body-ro...illa/10903960/ ).

So be careful out there!

[Doghouse_Riley]

Originally Posted by Paseclipse

A lot of Tweakers, meth labs, pot farms, and disgruntled unwelcoming landowners around RC and the surrounding area. Also, last year there was a dead body cut up in to pieces and spread throughout the area (https://abc7.com/kern-county-body-ro...illa/10903960/ ).

So be careful out there!

Always good advise when shooting in remote areas.

Though I've shot at sketchier areas. Anybody remember Kentucky Range off of Angeles Forest Highway?

[Garand1911]

Originally Posted by Doghouse_Riley

Always good advise when shooting in remote areas.

Though I've shot at sketchier areas. Anybody remember Kentucky Range off of Angeles Forest Highway?

Yes, Kentucky was dangerous. Duck and Run just to change targets.

[edgerly779]

Texas canyon used be good place to shoot.

[M1NM]

Originally Posted by Doghouse_Riley

Always good advise when shooting in remote areas.

Though I've shot at sketchier areas. Anybody remember Kentucky Range off of Angeles Forest Highway?

Lytle Creek in the old days.