Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area

The approximately 6,100-acre Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area provides a wildlife corridor between Otay Mountain and the Jamul Mountains. Habitat includes coastal sage scrub, chaparral, oak woodlands, riparian forests, freshwater marshes, and grasslands. Elevation ranges from a low of 750 feet to 2,100 feet at the highest peak.

Facilities

A small, dirt parking lot with adjacent restrooms are the primary improvements on this property. A dirt trailhead leads out of the parking area to the north.

Accessibility

Restroom facilities here are wheelchair-accessible. This land does not otherwise often any accessibility enhancements.

Connectivity

There is limited cellular phone service available on this property. There is no public Wi-Fi service available.

Learn more about Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area and its history, wildlife and habitat.

History

In 1831, the Jamul Valley was granted to Pio Pico (former governor of California) as Rancho Jamul. The Burton family occupied the land after Pio Pico, but lost their title at the end of the 1850s. Several farmers began to settle believing it was government land available for homesteading.

In the late 1890s, a San Diego entrepreneur gained control of the land. He sold the property to the former San Diego Mayor in 1916. In 1929, the property was purchased and turned into a cattle ranch, which it remained as until acquisition by the Department. The property was designated as a wildlife area by the Fish and Game Commission in 2001.

Learning About the Land

Management

• Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area Land Management Plan

Notice: Visitors are responsible for knowing and complying with all regulations pertaining to the use of CDFW-managed lands.

Refer to the Waterfowl, Upland Game, and Public Use Regulations (PDF) booklet for both statewide and property-specific regulations.

Hunting

Hunting Pass Type C: Hollenbeck Canyon 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 following game may be seasonally pursued at Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area:

Hunting Rules and Requirements:

Hunters are responsible for knowing and complying with all Bird Hunting and Land Use Regulations and all other rules and regulations in effect at Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area.

Special youth hunting days and veteran and active military hunting days are also available. For more information, contact the Main Business Office at (530) 846-7500.

• License Items and Fees for Hunters

Fishing

There is no fishing permitted at Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area.

Rules and Visitor Use

Be aware of the following rules while visiting Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area:

• Dogs must be under owner's control at all times
• No drones allowed without a Special Use Permit (PDF)

In addition to the above, visitors are responsible for knowing and complying with all Rules and Regulations in effect at Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area.

For specific questions regarding use of this land, call the South Coast Region San Diego Office at (858) 467-4201.