As of February 26, 2026, the Johnson Valley Shared Use Area has been thoroughly inspected and returned to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for public use and recreation following a recent Marine Corps training exercise.
The Marine Corps greatly appreciates the community’s support during this closure. Military training in Johnson Valley is a vital component in maintaining national defense by providing progressive, service-level training that best prepares Marines for combat operations worldwide.
To assist the public with long-range planning, future scheduled temporary closures are below:
- August 13 – 27, 2026
- February 12 – 24, 2027
- August 13 – 26, 2027
For more information, including a downloadable map of the area and to sign up for email and text alerts, the public is encouraged to visit the official Johnson Valley website at www.29palms.marines.mil/johnsonvalley/.
Email inquiries may be directed to SMBPLMSJOHNSONVALLEY@usmc.mil.
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