Friends Of Jawbone

February FOJ Public Meeting to Discuss OHV Route Closures

Friends of Jawbone’s next monthly stakeholder meeting will discuss the OHV route closures recently ordered by a federal court judge.
The meeting, which is open to the public, will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 9:00-11:00AM at the Jawbone Station Visitor Center, and available online via Zoom.

Federal Court Orders OHV Route Closures in Mojave Desert

In January 2026, a federal court judge ruled against the BLM and ordered the closure of as much as 2,200 miles of OHV routes in designated Desert Tortoise Critical Habitat in the Mojave Desert until a new route designation plan is undertaken and completed. Route closures could start as soon as late March 2026, and the BLM does have the option to appeal this decision. Although the court has spoken, and loudly, what’s next is in the BLM’s hands.

General Info

You can reach the Friends of Jawbone by calling (760) 373-1146. Our hours are from 8:30am – 4:00pm, 7 days a week. Closed for lunch: 1:00pm – 1:30pm.

You can visit the Jawbone Station Visitor Center at 28111 Jawbone Canyon Rd, Mojave, CA 93501, by turning in from Highway 14, approximately 20 miles north of Mojave.

Friends of Jawbone News

Friends of Jawbone Invites the Public to Discuss G26 OHV Grant Applications

On Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:00PM, Friends of Jawbone will host a meeting to discuss our plans for the California Department of State Parks and Recreation G26

Come Visit the Jawbone Station Visitor Center!

We welcome you to visit the Jawbone Station Visitor Center, open from 8:30am-4:00pm. Get your maps, books, t-shirts, “Keep Kern Clean” bags, Campfire Permits, and CA nonresident OHV Permits all at our top of the line Gift Shop. Stop by and grab a Friends of Jawbone sweater to stay warm! Begin your tour of the Eastern Kern County area at Jawbone Station, located on Highway 14, just 20 miles north of Mojave. The station provides information, maps, books, and other services to off-roaders, tourists, hikers, bikers, and equestrians.

Monthly Stakeholder Meetings

Friends of Jawbone hosts monthly stakeholder meetings on the third Wednesday of each month at 9:00 AM. These stakeholder meetings are held at the BLM Jawbone Station Visitor Center, located at 28111 Jawbone Canyon Road, off of Highway 14, 20 miles north of Mojave. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

Regular participants include representatives of: Kern County Supervisors, Kern County Sheriff, Kern County Board of Trade, BLM’s Ridgecrest Field Office, California City, Red Rock Canyon State Park, Honda Proving Center, and the Jawbone Station Staff.

See full article for an active meeting schedule.

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