California Zone X-9a Unit Profile - 5 Hunters are talking about this Unit // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company
California Zone X-9a
Updated Apr 13, 2026
At a Glance
1,949Square Miles
92%Public Land
5,000 - 11,000Elevation Range
Quick Tips
Four-wheel-drive vehicles should be used when traveling on unimproved roads within the zone
Overnight camping is not allowed on Los Angeles Department of Water and Power lands
BLM surface management maps may also be useful. The Bishop and Benton Range BLM maps are good sources
Zone X-9a located in portions of Fresno, Inyo, Madera and Mono counties.
This area is a 4 - 5-hour drive from Los Angeles, if no traffic, making it an ideal zone for southern California hunters seeking a public land hunting environment.Located in the east central part of the state bordering Nevada, including the town of Mammoth Lakes. Contains Mono Lakes, Lake Crowley, and several small lakes in a mix of BLM land and mountainous Inyo National Forest. Expect temperature extremes, 70s to 40s.
