Marble Mountains Wildlife Area: hunting rules and map
Marble Mountains Wildlife Area is 54,802 acres of CDFW land in San Bernardino County, in CDFW's Inland Deserts Region. Title 14, Section 551 lists it as Type C: open daily for hunting all legal species without a hunting pass, except where CDFW's area rules say otherwise. It lies in deer Zone D17, where CDFW estimates 58 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 landNational Park ServiceOther state or federal landMarble Mountains WADeer zone lineLake or riverHighway
| Size | 54,802 acres (CDFW boundary) |
|---|---|
| CDFW region | Region 6, Inland Deserts Region |
| County | San Bernardino |
| Wildlife area type | Type C |
| Camping | Not listed in section 551(m), so not allowed |
| Deer zone | Zone D17 |
| Nearest towns |
What are CDFW's rules for Marble Mountains Wildlife Area?
As a Type C area, Marble Mountains WA needs no hunting pass.
CDFW lists no rules for Marble Mountains Wildlife Area beyond those for every wildlife area (Sections 550 and 551).
Source: CDFW 2026-2027 Waterfowl, Upland Game, and Public Use of Department Lands Regulations, Title 14, Section 551. CDFW's page for Marble Mountains Wildlife Area has maps and contacts. Deer, elk and pronghorn hunting also follow the zone's own season and tag.
What does CDFW say about Marble Mountains Wildlife Area?
Marble Mountains Wildlife Area is approximately 55,000 acres of typical Mojave desert vegetation with mountains of volcanic rock. It is habitat for the golden eagle and desert tortoise. Three springs have been improved in this area to support animals.
On hunting, CDFW's page says: Type C: Marble Mountains Wildlife Area does not require the purchase of a hunting pass for entry. Entry permits and/or passes or special drawing may be required for hunting on some Type C wildlife areas. The property is cooperatively managed with the Bureau of Land Management. Facilities: None
CDFW lists big game, small game and upland game birds hunting for the area, and also wildlife viewing.
From CDFW's page for Marble Mountains Wildlife Area, read October 2026.
Which hunt zones is Marble Mountains Wildlife Area in?
CDFW's numbers for each zone are for the whole zone, not the wildlife area alone.
| Zone | Acres of Marble Mountains WA in it | CDFW's latest numbers for the zone |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Zone D17 | 54,802 | 58 deer taken in 2025, 11.6% hunter success; 2026 general season October 10 to November 1 |
Harvest: CDFW California Deer Harvest Statistics (2020 to 2025). Acres measured by FilledTag from CDFW's boundaries.
What public land is around Marble Mountains Wildlife Area?
Within 4 miles of its boundary, CPAD 2026a maps 95,571 acres of BLM land, 50,162 acres of CDFW land, 13,406 acres of National Park Service land and 2,282 acres of other state or federal land.
How do you get to Marble Mountains Wildlife Area?
CDFW's directions: 12 miles southeast of Baker, along Kelbaker Rd., within east Mojave National Scenic Area
Highways within 8 miles: I-40.
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Marble Mountains Wildlife Area?
Yes. Section 551 lists it as Type C. Type C areas are open daily for all legal species, unless CDFW's area rules say otherwise.
Can you camp on Marble Mountains Wildlife Area?
No. Section 551(m) does not list Marble Mountains Wildlife Area, and camping is prohibited on wildlife areas it does not list (Section 550(p)).
Which deer zone is Marble Mountains Wildlife Area in?
All of it is in deer Zone D17, by CDFW's boundaries. CDFW estimates 58 deer were taken in Zone D17 in 2025, across the whole zone.
What is the closest town to Marble Mountains Wildlife Area?
No Census place is within 30 miles.
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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, Marble Mountains Wildlife Area.
- 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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