Public land that may allow hunting in San Diego County, California
9 listed public land units overlap San Diego County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole California unit.
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
| Area | Acres (approx.) | Manager | Access | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLM Palm Springs/S. Coast Field Office Public Lands BLM public land | 1,694,462 | Bureau of Land Management | Open access | Riverside County, San Diego County + 2 more |
| BLM El Centro Field Office Public Lands BLM public land | 1,338,874 | Bureau of Land Management | Open access | Imperial County, San Diego County |
| Cleveland National Forest National Forest land | 426,515 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | San Diego County, Riverside County + 1 more |
| San Felipe Valley Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 17,728 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | San Diego County |
| San Diego National Wildlife Refuge National Wildlife Refuge | 12,491 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Restricted access | San Diego County |
| Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 6,872 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | San Diego County |
| San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge National Wildlife Refuge | 1,129 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Mixed (open and restricted parcels) | San Diego County |
| Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge National Wildlife Refuge | 1,056 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Restricted access | San Diego County |
| Guatay Mtn Purchase Unit National Forest land | 498 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | San Diego County |