Good news for those who use the Johnson Valley Shared Use Area – the previously scheduled closure period of February 17 to the 27th of 2023 will remain open to the public. The training exercises that the Marines typically do during this period will require less space – meaning that Johnson Valley off-roaders and recreaters will be able to use the entire area for BLM activities.
This is a good reminder to respect the bases boundaries when out in the Johnson Valley shared use area, or other open desert like the Sunfair dry lake that shares borders with the base. Boundaries are clearly marked by signs, and they are enforced. With so much wide open desert to explore, respect the signs and turn around when you see them.
