Oasis Spring Ecological Reserve: hunting rules and map
Oasis Spring Ecological Reserve is 486 acres of CDFW land in Riverside County, in CDFW's Inland Deserts Region, one of the ecological reserves where Title 14, Section 630(d) makes hunting a designated public use. CDFW's rule for it: Allowed. It lies in deer Zone D12, where CDFW estimates 121 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.
BLMCDFW landState parkOther state or federal landOasis Spring ERDeer zone lineLake or riverHighway
| Size | 486 acres (CDFW boundary) |
|---|---|
| CDFW region | Region 6, Inland Deserts Region |
| County | Riverside |
| Hunting | Allowed. |
| Deer zone | Zone D12 |
| Nearest towns | Bombay Beach (7 mi), North Shore (8 mi) and Salton Sea Beach (14 mi) |
What are CDFW's rules for Oasis Spring Ecological Reserve?
Section 630(d): Allowed.
CDFW lists no rules for Oasis Spring 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 Oasis Spring Ecological Reserve has maps and contacts. Deer, elk and pronghorn hunting also follow the zone's own season and tag.
Which hunt zones is Oasis Spring Ecological Reserve in?
CDFW's numbers for each zone are for the whole zone, not the reserve alone.
| Zone | Acres of Oasis Spring ER in it | CDFW's latest numbers for the zone |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Zone D12 | 486 | 121 deer taken in 2025, 12.8% hunter success; 2026 general season November 7 to 29 |
Harvest: CDFW California Deer Harvest Statistics (2020 to 2025). Acres measured by FilledTag from CDFW's boundaries.
What public land is around Oasis Spring Ecological Reserve?
Within 4 miles of its boundary, CPAD 2026a maps 13,521 acres of BLM land, 2,571 acres of other state or federal land, 890 acres of state park land and 507 acres of CDFW land.
How do you get to Oasis Spring Ecological Reserve?
CDFW's directions: Hwy 111 on east side of the Salton Sea to Range Road. North on Range Road to reserve.
Highways within 8 miles: CA 111 and US 111. Nearest towns: Bombay Beach (7 miles), North Shore (8 miles), Salton Sea Beach (14 miles) and Salton City (14 miles).
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Oasis Spring Ecological Reserve?
Yes. Section 630(d) allows hunting on it. Hunting is prohibited on any ecological reserve that section does not list.
Can you camp on Oasis Spring Ecological Reserve?
No. Camping is prohibited on all CDFW ecological reserves (Section 550(p)(4)).
Which deer zone is Oasis Spring Ecological Reserve in?
All of it is in deer Zone D12, by CDFW's boundaries. CDFW estimates 121 deer were taken in Zone D12 in 2025, across the whole zone.
What is the closest town to Oasis Spring Ecological Reserve?
Bombay Beach (7 miles), North Shore (8 miles) and Salton Sea Beach (14 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, Oasis Spring 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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