Other Protected Land and Reserves

Protected Areas and Reserves

Here are RivCoParks open space areas which are home to sensitive and endangered species, flora, and fauna. Please note any access restrictions for the public.

Southwestern Riverside County Multi-Species Reserve

Surrounds and connects Diamond Valley Lake and Lake Skinner.
• 14,000 acre preserve
• This area is open to the public - subject to day use fees
• Open sunrise to sunset

Gooseflats Wildlife Area

Blythe area: 3.5 miles southeast of Blythe at 18th Avenue and the Colorado River
• 230 acres
• boating and fishing permitted
• This area is open to the public - subject to day use fees
• Open sunrise to sunset

Iodine Springs Reserve

Wildomar Springs area: located near Iodine Springs Road and Clinton Keith Road in Riverside County.
• This area is open to the public - subject to day use fees
• Open sunrise to sunset
• Contains undocumented trails
• Public not to disturb the ecology of this area

Johnson Ranch

Temecula area: located at Butterfield Stage and Murrieta
• 700 acres of protected lands
• Featuring nutrient rich soil previously used for agricultural purposes
• This area is open to the public - subject to day use fees
• Open sunrise to sunset
• Contains undocumented trails
• Public not to disturb the ecology of this area

Stofer Property

Lake Elsinore area: located off Mountain Road and leads into the Cleveland National Forest
• 135 acres land which is considered part of the Butterfield Overland Trail
• This are is open to the public - subject to day use fees
• Open sunrise to sunset
• Contains undocumented trails
• Public not to disturb the ecology of this area

Devil's Garden

Desert Hot Springs area: located east of Twentynine Palms HWY 62 and Mission Creek Road
• 185 acres of reserve
• Home to a variety of cacti
• Public not to disturb the ecology of this area

Miller Park

Blythe area: 12 miles southwest at HWY 78 and 38th Avenue
• 5 acres of undeveloped park
• This area is open to the public - subject to day use fees
• Open sunrise to sunset

Norton Younglove

San Timoteo Canyon area: located northeast of Redlands and in the far northwestern foothills of the San Jacinto Mountains
• Hiking trails, horseback riding, picnic areas, nature and wildlife viewing
• This area is open to the public - subject to day use fees
• Open sunrise to senset
• Contains undocumented trails
• Public not to disturb the ecology of this area

Warmington Mitigation Site

Murrieta, CA:
• 188 acre multi-use residential development
• This area is open to the public - subject to day use fees
• Open sunrise to sunset
• Contains undocumented trails
• Public not to disturb the ecology of this area

Valley Hi Oak Park

Twin Pines area: between State Highway 243 and Twin Pines Road.
• 85 acres of protected land.
• Northern extreme supports a flat meadow
• Small dam and seasonal pond that supports spadefoot toads and other amphibians.
• Oak woodland with widely scattered conifers. Understory is primarily Yerba Santa and manzanita. Meadow is dominated by non-native annual grasses, primarily brome grasses.
• Public not to disturb the ecology of this area

Restricted Open Space Areas

The goal of wildlife conservation is to ensure that nature will be around for future generations to enjoy and also to recognize the importance of wildlife and wilderness for humans and other species alike. The sites below are protected areas and we ask that you do not disturb any of the sites below:

Iodine Springs
Johnson Ranch
Devils Garden
Warming Mitigation
Norton Younglove
Fish Traps
Maze Stone
Mockingbird Canyon Archaeological Site
Double Butte
Valley Hi Oak Park

General Park Rules

RULES APPLICABLE TO DISTRICT REGIONAL PARKS

The following rules apply to all regional parks in Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space
District. For rules specific to each park, please refer to the corresponding section for each park.

1. All local, state, and federal laws shall be enforced in all District Regional Parks. County of
Riverside Ordinance 328 shall be enforced in all District Regional Parks.
2. The posted speed limit shall be observed.
3. Vehicles must remain on park roads and/or designated parking spaces.
4. Child/youth is defined as age 12 and under, children under the age of 2 are granted free
entry into the parks.
5. All pet fees are per animal. Maximum three (3) dogs/horses total.
6. Service dogs are exempt from the pet fee and the maximum limit of three (3) dogs/horses.
7. Dogs must be controlled and on a leash at all times no longer than six (6) feet in length.
8. Never leave pets unattended. Pets must be kept inside RV or tent overnight.
9. Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up waste generated from their pet(s).
10. Hunting and use of firearms is prohibited in the park.
11. Never disturb or attempt to handle wildlife.
12. Fireworks are prohibited.
13. No off-road vehicles allowed. Street legal vehicles only.
14. Remote controlled flying objects, drones, bow and arrows/archery are not permitted unless
authorized in advance by Director or his/her Designee.
15. Do not remove or damage flowers, rocks, plants, animals, artifacts, and other park features.
16. No attaching, tying, nailing, or screwing of items to the trees. Tampering with these items is a
violation of County Ordinance 328.
17. Amplified music is not permitted unless authorized in advance by the District. Small radios are
permitted except during hours 10pm – 6am so long as the noise does not disturb the peace and
quiet of the campground or neighboring sites.
18. Know before you go! Guests are encouraged to check the website or call the park in advance of
their visit to see if there are temporary rules in place (i.e. campfire restrictions, water
conservation and water use restrictions due to statewide drought, etc.)
19. Notify Park Ranger immediately of any emergency, damage, or other problems arise

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