Coal Canyon Ecological Reserve: hunting rules and map
Coal Canyon Ecological Reserve is 927 acres of CDFW land in Orange County, in CDFW's South Coast Region, one of the ecological reserves where Title 14, Section 630(d) makes hunting a designated public use. CDFW's rule for it: Allowed only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department. Shotguns and archery equipment only. It lies in deer Zone D15, where CDFW estimates 109 deer were taken in 2025.
Data updated October 2026. Rules: CDFW's 2026-2027 land use regulations (updated July 1, 2026). Boundary and acres: CDFW. Zones: CDFW. Land around it: CPAD 2026a.
National forestCDFW landState parkOther state or federal landCoal Canyon ERDeer zone lineLake or riverHighway
| Size | 927 acres (CDFW boundary) |
|---|---|
| CDFW region | Region 5, South Coast Region |
| County | Orange |
| Hunting | Allowed only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department. Shotguns and archery equipment only. |
| Deer zone | Zone D15 |
| Nearest towns | Coronita (4 mi), Anaheim (4 mi) and Yorba Linda (5 mi) |
What are CDFW's rules for Coal Canyon Ecological Reserve?
Section 630(d): Allowed only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department. Shotguns and archery equipment only.
CDFW lists no rules for Coal Canyon Ecological Reserve beyond those for every ecological reserve (Sections 550 and 630).
Source: CDFW 2026-2027 Waterfowl, Upland Game, and Public Use of Department Lands Regulations, Title 14, Section 630. CDFW's page for Coal Canyon Ecological Reserve has maps and contacts. Deer, elk and pronghorn hunting also follow the zone's own season and tag.
What does CDFW say about Coal Canyon Ecological Reserve?
The Coal Canyon Ecological Reserve is a 956-acre property with habitat including grasslands, coastal sage scrub, alluvial fan sage scrub, and chaparral. Animal species include lizards, mice, rabbits, and raptors.
CDFW lists big game, small game and upland game birds hunting for the area, and also wildlife viewing and hiking trails.
From CDFW's page for Coal Canyon Ecological Reserve, read October 2026.
Which hunt zones is Coal Canyon Ecological Reserve in?
CDFW's numbers for each zone are for the whole zone, not the reserve alone.
| Zone | Acres of Coal Canyon ER in it | CDFW's latest numbers for the zone |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Zone D15 | 927 | 109 deer taken in 2025, 14.8% hunter success; 2026 general season October 10 to November 8 |
Harvest: CDFW California Deer Harvest Statistics (2020 to 2025). Acres measured by FilledTag from CDFW's boundaries.
What public land is around Coal Canyon Ecological Reserve?
Within 4 miles of its boundary, CPAD 2026a maps 7,790 acres of national forest, 5,096 acres of state park land and 929 acres of CDFW land.
How do you get to Coal Canyon Ecological Reserve?
CDFW's directions: northern end of the Santa Ana Mountains in NE Orange County
Highways within 8 miles: CA 91, CA 241, CA 71, I-15 and CA 261. Nearest towns: Coronita (4 miles), Anaheim (4 miles), Yorba Linda (5 miles) and Chino Hills (6 miles).
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Coal Canyon Ecological Reserve?
Yes, within CDFW's limits in Section 630(d): Allowed only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department. Shotguns and archery equipment only. Hunting is prohibited on any ecological reserve that section does not list.
Can you camp on Coal Canyon Ecological Reserve?
No. Camping is prohibited on all CDFW ecological reserves (Section 550(p)(4)).
Which deer zone is Coal Canyon Ecological Reserve in?
All of it is in deer Zone D15, by CDFW's boundaries. CDFW estimates 109 deer were taken in Zone D15 in 2025, across the whole zone.
What is the closest town to Coal Canyon Ecological Reserve?
Coronita (4 miles), Anaheim (4 miles) and Yorba Linda (5 miles), by the Census Bureau's places.
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Where these facts come from
- Rules: CDFW 2026-2027 Waterfowl, Upland Game, and Public Use of Department Lands Regulations.
- Boundary and acres: CDFW public access lands (BIOS ds3077); CDFW, Coal Canyon Ecological Reserve.
- Zones: CDFW BIOS zone layers. Surrounding public land: California Protected Areas Database (CPAD) 2026a.
- Deer harvest: CDFW California Deer Harvest Statistics (2020 to 2025).
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