Combat Center Press Releases

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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