Desert spring and Important Bird Area on the south edge of the Sierra–Mojave transition, inside the Jawbone–Butterbredt ACEC. Cottonwood/willow riparian cover draws migrating songbirds—especially spring warblers—through otherwise arid scrub and OHV country north of Red Rock Canyon State Park.
Field facts
| Region | Kern County, CA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 35.3822, -118.1131 |
| Status | Jawbone–Butterbredt ACEC / IBA |
| Highlight | Migrant songbird stopover |
| Access | Dirt road / high-clearance |
| Season | Best spring migration |
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Nearby amenities
- RestroomRestroom8.5 km away
- Rec areaDove Springs OHV Area8.6 km away
- Rec areaJawbone Canyon OHV Area9.6 km away
- RestroomRestroom10.2 km away
- ParkingParking Area12 km away
- RestroomRestrooms12.4 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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